Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
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Chapter 4 - Two-Dimensional Kinematics - Conceptual Questions - Page 103: 3

Answer

The launch angle is: $$\theta=30^\circ.$$

Work Step by Step

When the projectile is launched, its direction of motion, i.e. the direction of velocity is inclined for $\theta$ above the horizontal, while at the landing point its direction of motion is inclined for the same $\theta$ but below the horizontal. This means that, in total, rotating clockwise, the direction rotates for $2\theta$. Thus we have $$60^\circ=2\theta\Rightarrow \theta=30^\circ.$$
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