A Hobbyist Launches a Projectile from Ground Level on a Horizontal

question 169

Multiple Choice

A hobbyist launches a projectile from ground level on a horizontal plain. It reaches a maximum height of 72.3 m and lands 111 m from the launch point, with no appreciable air resistance. What
Was the angle of launch if g = 9.80 m/s²?

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that are connected directly to the brain or brainstem and are responsible for motor and sensory functions of the head and neck.

Hypoglossal Nerve

The twelfth cranial nerve, responsible for motor control of the tongue.

Oculomotor Nerve

The oculomotor nerve, which is the third cranial nerve, is tasked with overseeing the majority of movements in the eye, such as pupil constriction and keeping the eyelid raised.

Optic Nerve

The nerve tasked with conveying visual data from the retina towards the brain.