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Does anyone know why, mathematically, a projectile gets the maximum range when launched at 45 degrees?
Projectile Range: Why 45 Degrees?
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Can you derive the range of a projectile in terms of launch angle? (If not, read this: Range of Trajectory) Once you do that, you can find the maximum using basic calculus.skull said:Does anyone know why, mathematically, a projectile gets the maximum range when launched at 45 degrees?
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