Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
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Author: Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.8P
A projectile is fired with a velocity υ0 such that it passes through two points both a distance h above the horizontal. Show that if the gun is adjusted for maximum range, the separation of the points is
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