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The path of a projectile is given by the equation `y = ax – bx^(2)`, where a and b are constants and x and y are respectively horizontal and vertical distances of projectile from the point of projection. The maximum height attained by the projectile and the angle of projection are respectively.

A

`(2a^2)/(b), tan^(-1) (a)`

B

`(b^2)/(2a), tan^(-1) (b) `

C

`(a^2)/(b), tan^(-1) (2b)`

D

`(a^2)/(4b) , tan^(-1) (a)`

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