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The speed of a projectile at its maximum height is `sqrt3//2` times its initial speed. If the range of the projectile is n times the maximum height attained by it, n is equal to :

A

`4/3`

B

`2sqrt3`

C

`4sqrt3`

D

`3/4`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( n \) such that the range of the projectile is \( n \) times the maximum height attained by it. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - We are given that the speed of the projectile at its maximum height is \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) times its initial speed. - We need to relate the range of the projectile to its maximum height. 2. **Initial Velocity Components**: - Let the initial velocity be \( u \). - The horizontal component of the initial velocity is \( u_x = u \cos \theta \). - The vertical component of the initial velocity is \( u_y = u \sin \theta \). 3. **Velocity at Maximum Height**: - At maximum height, the vertical component of the velocity becomes zero, and the horizontal component remains \( u \cos \theta \). - According to the problem, we have: \[ u \cos \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} u \] - Dividing both sides by \( u \) (assuming \( u \neq 0 \)): \[ \cos \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] - This implies \( \theta = 30^\circ \). 4. **Finding the Maximum Height**: - The formula for the maximum height \( H \) of a projectile is given by: \[ H = \frac{u^2 \sin^2 \theta}{2g} \] - Substituting \( \theta = 30^\circ \): \[ H = \frac{u^2 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)}{2g} = \frac{u^2}{4g} \] 5. **Finding the Range**: - The formula for the range \( R \) of a projectile is given by: \[ R = \frac{u^2 \sin 2\theta}{g} \] - Substituting \( \theta = 30^\circ \): \[ R = \frac{u^2 \sin 60^\circ}{g} = \frac{u^2 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}{g} = \frac{\sqrt{3} u^2}{2g} \] 6. **Relating Range and Maximum Height**: - We know from the problem statement that: \[ R = nH \] - Substituting the expressions for \( R \) and \( H \): \[ \frac{\sqrt{3} u^2}{2g} = n \cdot \frac{u^2}{4g} \] - Canceling \( \frac{u^2}{g} \) from both sides (assuming \( u \neq 0 \) and \( g \neq 0 \)): \[ \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = n \cdot \frac{1}{4} \] - Rearranging gives: \[ n = 2\sqrt{3} \] ### Final Answer: Thus, the value of \( n \) is \( 2\sqrt{3} \).

To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( n \) such that the range of the projectile is \( n \) times the maximum height attained by it. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - We are given that the speed of the projectile at its maximum height is \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) times its initial speed. - We need to relate the range of the projectile to its maximum height. ...
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