JEE MainPhysicsMotion in A PlaneMCQ+4 / −1
Two projectiles are fired with same initial speed from same point on ground at angles of and , respectively, with the horizontal direction. The ratio of their maximum heights attained is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
- Formula for maximum height of a projectile
For a projectile fired with speed at angle , the maximum height is
Since both projectiles have the same initial speed , their maximum heights are proportional to .
- Write the heights for the two angles
The two angles are:
So,
Hence,
- Expand the sine terms
Using
we get
Therefore,
- Simplify
Expand numerator and denominator:
Thus,
- Match with the options
This matches Option D.
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