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At what projection angle is the horizontal range of a projectile greatest for a given speed?
A30 degrees
B90 degrees
C60 degrees
D45 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 45 degrees
Range is proportional to sin 2(theta), which is largest when 2(theta) = 90 degrees, so theta = 45 degrees.
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