Practice mode Force and Motion

A projectile launched at 30° has a certain range. At what other angle, with the same speed, will it have the same range?

Correct answer C. 60°

Explanation

R ∝ sin 2θ and sin 2θ = sin(180° − 2θ). So complementary angles θ and 90° − θ give equal ranges; 30° pairs with 60°.

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