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Homework Statement A missile is launched from a fighter jet cruising horizontally at a speed of 280 m/s, at an altitude of 1800 m. The initial velocity of the missile relative to the fighter jet is 160 m/s, in the forward direction. The missile is powered by its own engine, which provides it...

I am taking an online intro to physics course and was required to watch lecture videos. My prof tells me to maximize my range by differentiating the function. My calculus is a bit rusty could someone refreshen my memory of how to do this? I believe i am solving for α. (dΔx/ dα) = 0 ...