How Does Projectile Angle Affect Range in Physics?

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The discussion revolves around the effect of projectile angle on range in physics, specifically referencing Galileo's findings regarding angles of projection and their relationship to range. The original poster seeks clarification on the transformation of a range formula and its implications.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to understand the derivation of a specific range formula and its transformation, questioning how certain equalities are established. Other participants inquire about the equations the original poster has and suggest deriving the necessary formula for range.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring the relationships between angles and range. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need for specific formulas, but no consensus or resolution has been reached yet.

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The original poster expresses uncertainty about relating known equations to the problem at hand, indicating a potential gap in understanding or missing information.

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Galileo showed that, if air resistance is neglected, the ranges for projectiles whose angles of projection exceed or
fall short of 45 degree by the same amount are equal. Prove Galileo’s result.
Answer in my textbook : set θ=45+ - ∂ (I understand this)
Now comes the weird part R = [(v0^2)*sin(90-2∂ ]/g=[V0^2*cos(+-2∂ )]/g.. What formula is this,and how is it transformed this way?

since cos2∂ =cos(-2∂ )
Now we have R(45+θ)=R(45-θ) ..how about this one?How did we get these?
 
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You need the formula for range given the magnitude of initial velocity and its angle with the horizontal. Do you have it? If not, you will have to derive it from other equations that you have.
 
I have them but I don't know how to relate them :(
 
What equations do you have?
 

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