Introduction to Classical Mechanics · Problem 3.42
Using F = ma — Morin
Physics — Mechanics · projectile_with_wind
Problem
Throwing in the wind again *
A ball is thrown eastward across level ground. A wind blows horizontally to the east, and assume (simplistically) that the effect of the wind is to provide a constant force to the east, equal in magnitude to the weight of the ball. At what angle θ should the ball be thrown so that it travels the maximum horizontal distance?