Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A PROJECTILE ATTAINS MAXIMUM RANGE WHEN THROWN AT __ DEGREE WIT THE VERTICAL.

  1. 0

  2. 30

  3. 45

  4. 60
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Explanation

The maximum horizontal range of a projectile is achieved when it is launched at 45 degrees from the horizontal (or 45 degrees from the vertical). At this angle, the sine and cosine components of the initial velocity are equal, optimizing the product sin(2θ) in the range equation R = (v²sin(2θ))/g. This gives the theoretical maximum range in projectile motion.

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