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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

`2 sqrt(3)`

C

`4 sqrt(3)`

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, given that the speed of the projectile at its maximum height is \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) times its initial speed. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Given Information**: - The speed at maximum height is given as \( v = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} u \), where \( u \) is the initial speed. - At maximum height, the vertical component of the velocity \( v_y = 0 \), and the horizontal component \( v_x \) remains constant. 2. **Finding the Angle of Projection**: - The horizontal component of the initial speed is \( u \cos \theta \). - At maximum height, the horizontal speed is equal to the speed at that height, hence: \[ u \cos \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} u \] - Dividing both sides by \( u \) (assuming \( u \neq 0 \)): \[ \cos \theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \] - This implies that: \[ \theta = 30^\circ \] 3. **Calculating the Maximum Height (H)**: - The maximum height \( H \) of a projectile is given by: \[ H = \frac{u^2 \sin^2 \theta}{2g} \] - Substituting \( \theta = 30^\circ \): \[ H = \frac{u^2 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)}{2g} = \frac{u^2}{4g} \] 4. **Calculating the Range (R)**: - The range \( R \) of a projectile is given by: \[ R = \frac{u^2 \sin 2\theta}{g} \] - Using \( \sin 2\theta = \sin 60^\circ = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \): \[ R = \frac{u^2 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}{g} = \frac{u^2 \sqrt{3}}{2g} \] 5. **Finding the Ratio \( n \)**: - We know that \( R = nH \): \[ \frac{u^2 \sqrt{3}}{2g} = n \cdot \frac{u^2}{4g} \] - 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: 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, given that the speed of the projectile at its maximum height is \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) times its initial speed. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Given Information**: - The speed at maximum height is given as \( v = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} u \), where \( u \) is the initial speed. - At maximum height, the vertical component of the velocity \( v_y = 0 \), and the horizontal component \( v_x \) remains constant. ...
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