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The maximum range of a projectile is 80 m. If the projectile is projected with the same speed at an angle of \( \frac{\pi}{12} \) with the horizontal, then the range of the projectile is:

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For projectile motion: - The maximum range occurs at \( 45^\circ \) and is given by \( R_{\max} = \frac{u^2}{g} \). - To find range at any other angle \( \theta \), use \( R = R_{\max} \sin 2\theta \). - Use standard values of trigonometric functions to simplify calculations.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2025
  • \(\mathbf{40 \text{ m}}\)
  • \(80 \text{ m}\)
  • \(20 \text{ m}\)
  • \(60 \text{ m}\) 
     

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Step 1: Understanding projectile motion The range \( R \) of a projectile launched at an angle \( \theta \) is given by: \[ R = \frac{u^2 \sin 2\theta}{g} \] The maximum range \( R_{\max} \) occurs when the projectile is launched at \( 45^\circ \) or \( \frac{\pi}{4} \): \[ R_{\max} = \frac{u^2}{g} \] Given that the maximum range is 80 m, we set: \[ \frac{u^2}{g} = 80 \] Step 2: Finding the range at \( \frac{\pi}{12} \) For an angle \( \theta = \frac{\pi}{12} \), the range is: \[ R' = \frac{u^2 \sin 2\theta}{g} \] Substituting \( 2\theta = \frac{\pi}{6} \): \[ R' = 80 \times \sin \frac{\pi}{6} \] Since: \[ \sin \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{1}{2} \] \[ R' = 80 \times \frac{1}{2} = 40 \text{ m} \] Step 3: Verifying the correct option Comparing with given options, the correct answer is: \[ \mathbf{40 \text{ m}} \]
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