The angle at which a projectile must be fired to cover maximum range is
PHYSICS
WAEC 2017
The angle at which a projectile must be fired to cover maximum range is
- A. 30°
- B. 45°
- C. 60°
- D. 90°
Correct Answer: B. 45°
Explanation
The formula is \(\frac{v^{2}sin2\theta}{g}\)
And the sine graph is highest at 1 with its inverse as 90°. Hence, \(2\theta\) = 90°
\(\theta\) = 45°
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