QUESTION 20In the absence of wind resistance, a heavy object is launched from level ground at an angle above the horizontal.What must be the value of this angle to give the maximum range?a. 45 degreesb. 25 degreesO c. 30 degreesd. 35 degreese. 40 degrees

Horizontal range is the distance travelled between point of projection to the point where it strikes…

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