AIPMT MAINS2011Physics-Projectile Motion
AIPMT MAINS 2011 Physics Angle of Elevation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A projectile is fired at an angle of 45° with the horizontal. Elevation angle of the projectile at its highest point as seen from the point of projection is
A
tan⁻¹(√3/2)
B
45°
C
60°
D
tan⁻¹(1/2)
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
At the highest point, the vertical component of velocity is zero, and the horizontal component remains. The angle is determined by tanθ = vertical/horizontal = 1/2.
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