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Motion in a Plane: Projectile Applications MCQ

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Projectile ApplicationsMediumQuestion 5328

Question

At what angle should a body be projected so the horizontal range equals the maximum height?
  1. A
    tan⁻¹(1)
  2. B
    tan⁻¹(2)
  3. C
    tan⁻¹(4)
    Correct
  4. D
    tan⁻¹(0.5)

Correct answer

tan⁻¹(4)

Explanation

R = H → 4cosθ = sinθ → tanθ = 4. θ = tan⁻¹(4).