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Projectile motion — Question 3

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QUESTION 3

The graph shows the horizontal range of a projectile launched at constant speed on level ground as the launch angle changes. Which launch angle gives the greatest range?
Graph of projectile range against launch angle
(A)
30∘30^\circ
(B)
40∘40^\circ
(C)
45∘45^\circ
(D)
60∘60^\circ
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