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yitriana
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The equation describing the horizontal range of a projectile is
[tex]
R = \frac{v_0^2}{g} \sin{2\theta}
[/tex]
The previous equation states that the projectile wouldn't travel any distance if launched at 0 degrees. Further, the range of a projectile decreases from 45 to 0 degrees, but it seems counterintuitive, since the horizontal distance traveled is described by,
[tex]
x = v_0 \cos{\theta_0}t
[/tex]
Therefore, an angle of 0 would yield maximum x value.
I'm rather confused.
[tex]
R = \frac{v_0^2}{g} \sin{2\theta}
[/tex]
The previous equation states that the projectile wouldn't travel any distance if launched at 0 degrees. Further, the range of a projectile decreases from 45 to 0 degrees, but it seems counterintuitive, since the horizontal distance traveled is described by,
[tex]
x = v_0 \cos{\theta_0}t
[/tex]
Therefore, an angle of 0 would yield maximum x value.
I'm rather confused.
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