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If a projectile is fired at an angle `theta` with the vertical with velocity u, then maximum height attained is given by:-

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`(u^(2)cos theta)/(2g)`

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`(u^(2)sin^(2)theta)/(2g)`

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`(u^(2)sin^(@)theta)/(g)`

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`(u^(2)cos^(2)theta)/(2g)`

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To solve the problem of finding the maximum height attained by a projectile fired at an angle \( \theta \) with the vertical with an initial velocity \( u \), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Angles**: - When a projectile is fired at an angle \( \theta \) with the vertical, the angle with the horizontal (x-axis) will be \( 90^\circ - \theta \) or \( \phi = 90^\circ - \theta \). 2. **Components of Initial Velocity**: - The initial velocity \( u \) can be resolved into vertical and horizontal components: - Vertical component: \( u_y = u \cos \theta \) - Horizontal component: \( u_x = u \sin \theta \) 3. **Using the Formula for Maximum Height**: - The formula for the maximum height \( h \) attained by a projectile is given by: \[ h = \frac{u_y^2}{2g} \] - Here, \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity. 4. **Substituting the Vertical Component**: - Substitute the vertical component \( u_y \) into the maximum height formula: \[ h = \frac{(u \cos \theta)^2}{2g} \] 5. **Simplifying the Expression**: - Simplifying the equation gives: \[ h = \frac{u^2 \cos^2 \theta}{2g} \] 6. **Final Result**: - Therefore, the maximum height attained by the projectile is: \[ h_{max} = \frac{u^2 \cos^2 \theta}{2g} \] ### Conclusion: The maximum height attained by a projectile fired at an angle \( \theta \) with the vertical with an initial velocity \( u \) is given by: \[ h_{max} = \frac{u^2 \cos^2 \theta}{2g} \]

To solve the problem of finding the maximum height attained by a projectile fired at an angle \( \theta \) with the vertical with an initial velocity \( u \), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Angles**: - When a projectile is fired at an angle \( \theta \) with the vertical, the angle with the horizontal (x-axis) will be \( 90^\circ - \theta \) or \( \phi = 90^\circ - \theta \). 2. **Components of Initial Velocity**: ...
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