Advanced ProjectileHardQuestion 5333
Question
Two projectiles thrown at same speed u at angles (45° + α) and (45° − α). Their ranges are:
- AEqualCorrect
- BDiffer by 2α
- CIn ratio sinα:cosα
- DUnequal
Correct answer
Equal
Explanation
R₁ = u²sin(90°+2α)/g = u²cos2α/g. R₂ = u²sin(90°−2α)/g = u²cos2α/g. Both ranges are equal.