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A body is projected with an initial velocity u at angle \(\theta\) to the horizontal. ...

A body is projected with an initial velocity u at angle \(\theta\) to the horizontal. If \(R_{max}\) is the maximum range of the projectile, what does the relation \(\frac{u^{2}}{R_{max}}\) represent?
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  • A The vertical distance covered
  • B Acceleration due to gravity
  • C The horizontal distance covered
  • D The acceleration of the body
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(R_{max} = \frac{u^{2}}{g}\)
Hence, \(g = \frac{u^{2}}{R_{max}}\)

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