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A stone is thrown with a velocity V making an angle `theta` with the horizontal. The horizontal distance covered by it, before it falls to the ground, is maximum when `theta` is equal to:

A

`0^(@)`

B

`30^(@)`

C

`45^(@)`

D

`60^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
c
`R=(u^(2)sin 2theta)/(g)rArr2theta=90^(@)rArrtheta=45^(@)`
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