Question

The greatest height to which a man can throw a stone is h. What will be the greatest distance upto which he can throw the stone?

Answer 1

Maximum height:

H = \(\frac{u^2sin^2θ}{g}\) ⇒ H_max \(\frac{u^2}{2g}\) = h(at θ = 90)

Maximum range R_max = \(\frac{u^2}{2g}\) = 2h