For a projectile lunched with an initial velocity of v0 at an angle of θ (between 0 and 90o) , a) derive the general expression for maximum height hmax and the horizontal range R. b) For what value of θ gives the highest maximum height?

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For a projectile lunched with an initial velocity of v0 at an angle of θ (between 0 and 90o) , a) derive the general expression for maximum height hmax and the horizontal range R. b) For what value of θ gives the highest maximum height?

 

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