A projectile is aimed to hit a mark in a horizontal plane, but falls short by 20m, when the angle of projection is 20°. However, when projected at 45°, it overshoots by 40m. Determine the angle of projection required to hit the target precisely? Also find the actual distance of the target. ANS: X = a =

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A projectile is aimed to hit a mark in a horizontal plane, but falls short by 20m, when the angle of projection is 20°. However, when projected at 45°, it overshoots by 40m. Determine the angle of projection required to hit the target precisely? Also find the actual distance of the target.

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X =

a =

 

45°
20
20m
-X-
40m
Transcribed Image Text:45° 20 20m -X- 40m
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