Projectile Launch Angles · CAP 2016 #Q16

Physics · mechanics

Problem

Two projectiles, K and Z, are launched from the top of a building with the same initial speed. Their launch angles (relative to the horizontal ground) are θ_K = 45° and θ_Z = -45°. Which projectile will hit the ground with greater speed (neglecting air resistance)? a) K b) Z c) Both will have the same speed d) K will never hit the ground e) There is not enough information to tell

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