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  1. The horizontal range and the maximum height of a projectile are equal. The angle of projection of the projectiles is :
    1. θ = tan-1
      1
      4
    2. θ = tan-1 (4)
    3. θ = tan-1 (2)
    4. θ = 45°
Correct Option: B

Horizontal range =
u2 sin 2θ
.....(1)
g

Maximum height =
u2 sin2 θ
.....(2)
2g

According to the problem ​
R = H
u2 sin 2θ
=
u2 sin2 θ
g2g

⇒ 2 sin θ cos θ =
sin2 θ
2

2 cos θ =
sin θ
2

⇒ cot θ =
1
4

⇒ tan θ = 4
⇒ θ = [ tan-1 (4) ]



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