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      Question

      A person throws a ball from ground level at speed u and

      angle θ. The ball reaches maximum height H and range R. What is the ratio H/R?
      A tanθ / 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B tanθ / 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C tanθ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D cotθ / 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Given:

      • Maximum height: H = (u²·sin²θ) / (2g)
      • Range: R = (u²·sin2θ) / g
      Now take the ratio H/R: H/R = [(u²·sin²θ) / (2g)] ÷ [(u²·sin2θ) / g] = (sin²θ / 2) ÷ (sin2θ)
      = sin²θ / (2·sin2θ) Now use the identity: sin2θ = 2·sinθ·cosθ So, H/R = sin²θ / [2·(2·sinθ·cosθ)] = sinθ / (4·cosθ) = (1/4)·tanθ

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