A Ball Is Fired at an Angle of 45°, the Angle

question 62

Multiple Choice

A ball is fired at an angle of 45°, the angle that yields the maximum range in the absence of air resistance. What is the ratio of the ball's maximum height to its range?

• A)1.0
• B)0.75
• C)0.67
• D)0.50
• E)0.25

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