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The trajectory of a projectile is represented by y=(√3)x-(gx²)/2 . The angle of projection is

Options

A

30°

B

45°

C

60°

D

None of these

Correct Answer :

60°

Solution :

To find the angle of projection, we can compare the given trajectory equation of the projectile with the standard equation of a projectile's trajectory.

The trajectory equation of a projectile launched from the origin with an initial velocity u at an angle of projection θ with the horizontal is given by:
y=xtanθ-gx22u2cos2θ

The given equation of the trajectory is:
y=3x-gx22

By comparing the coefficients of x in both equations, we get:
tanθ=3

Since we know that tan(60°)=3, we have:
θ=60°

Therefore, the angle of projection is 60°.

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