A rock is thrown upward from a level ground in such a way that the maximum heightof its flight is equal to twice its horizontal range. At what angle is the rock thrown(0° <0< 90°)?

The rock is a projectile. The equation for the maximum height of a projectile is given by…

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Chapter3: Motion In Two Dimensions

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A rock is thrown upward from a level ground in such a way that the maximum height of its flight is equal to twice its horizontal range. At what angle is the rock thrown (0° <0< 90°)?