Question

Consider the trajectories of a projectile that experiences drag due to air resistance. Maximum range is achieved by launching the projectile at ________.

a. An angle less than 45 degrees.
b. An angles of 45 degrees.
c. An angle greater than 45 degrees.
d. An angle that depends on the launch speed

Answer 1

Answer:

Maximum range is achieved by launching the projectile at an  angles of 45 degrees.

so the answer is B

Explanation:

What is the range of a projectile?

this can be defined as the maximum horizontal distance covered by a projectile

R=v^2sin(2θ)/2g

Why is 45 degrees maximum range?

"The sine function reaches its largest output value, 1, with an input angle of 90 degrees, so we can see that for the longest-range puts 2θ = 90 degrees and, therefore, θ = 45 degrees."

Hence a projectile, travels the farthest when it is launched at an angle of 45 degrees