An ideal projectile is launched straight down an inclined plane as shown in the accompanying figure. a.
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An ideal projectile is launched straight down an inclined plane as shown in the accompanying figure.
a. Show that the greatest downhill range is achieved when the initial velocity vector bisects angle AOR.
b. If the projectile were fired uphill instead of down, what launch angle would maximize its range? Give reasons for your answer.
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Thomas Calculus Early Transcendentals
ISBN: 9780321884077
13th Edition
Authors: Joel R Hass, Christopher E Heil, Maurice D Weir
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