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The range of the projectile for a given initial velocity of projection is minimum, if the angle of projection is :

A

0

B

45°

C

90°

D

60°

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The correct Answer is:
A
Here `R=(u^(2)sin2theta)/g` and R is minimum when `theta=0`
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