Solving Equations Using Sin/Cos: Projectile Motion

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1. Trying to understand how to work a given angle into an answer in projectile motion problems.

2. ΔX=ViTf+1/2ATf^2
R=2vi^2sinθcosθ/g

3. Well, I know if you're given say 45° then you would use sin for vertical and cos for horizontal. But beyond that, what are you supposed to do with an angle when given one.

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For the first equation, do you substitute Vi for Visinθ or Vicosθ?
 
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SammyS said:
It depends upon how θ is defined ! (Answer to both questions)

Can you explain a little more on that?