Q. The horizontal range of a projectile is $4\sqrt{3}$ times its maximum height. Its angle of projection will be

A) $45{^\circ}$
B) $60{^\circ}$
C) $90{^\circ}$
D) $30{^\circ}$
Explanation

(d) Let $u$ be initial velocity of projection at angle $\theta$ with the horizontal. Then, horizontal range,
$R = \frac{u^{2}\sin{2\theta}}{g}$
$and\ maximum\ height\ H = \frac{u^{2}\sin{2\theta}}{2g}$
$Given,\ \ \ R = 4\sqrt{3}H$
$\therefore\ \ \frac{u^{2}\sin{2\theta}}{g} = 4\sqrt{3} \bullet \frac{u^{2}\sin^{2}\theta}{2g}$
$\therefore\ 2\sin{\theta\cos{\theta = 2\sqrt{3}\ \sin^{2}\theta}}$
$or\ \ \frac{\cos\theta}{\sin\theta} = \sqrt{3}$
$or\cot{\theta = \sqrt{3} = \cot{30{^\circ}}}$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.