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Two projectiles are fired from the ground with the same initial...
Two projectiles are fired from the ground with the same initial speed . One is fired at an angle with the horizontal, and the other is fired at an angle with the horizontal. The sum of their maximum heights is:
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
The maximum height of a projectile is given by .
For the first projectile fired at an angle :
For the second projectile fired at an angle :
The sum of their maximum heights is:
Using the trigonometric identity , we get:
Answer:
For the first projectile fired at an angle :
For the second projectile fired at an angle :
The sum of their maximum heights is:
Using the trigonometric identity , we get:
Answer: