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For a projectile launched on level ground at a fixed speed, the maximum horizontal range is obtained at a launch angle of:
- 30°
- 45°
- 60°
- 90°
Answer
B. 45°
Solution
R = v02 2 /g is maximum when 2 = 1, i.e., = 45°.
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