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JEE Main 8 April 2024, Shift 2, Physics Q32

Question 32 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 2 of 30, Section A.

The angle of projection for a projectile to have same horizontal range and maximum height is :

(1) $\tan^{-1}(2)$
(2) $\tan^{-1}(4)$ Official answer
(3) $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)$
(4) $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Motion in a Plane
Topic: Projectile Motion
Idea tested: Ground-to-Ground Parameters

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