College Physics, Volume 1
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Author: Giordano
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 4, Problem 1Q
To determine
The angle of the ball thrown to the maximum.
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Answer to Problem 1Q
The angle of the ball thrown to the maximum range is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for maximum range of the projectile motion of the ball.
Here,
Conclusion:
From the equation (I) the landing distance of the ball is maximum when the quantity
From the trigonometry relation the maximum value for sine function is 1, if
Therefore, the angle of the ball thrown to the maximum range is
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