WAEC Physics 2017 Theory — Question 11
Question 11 of 33 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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8(c) State the factors that affect the maximum height, Hmax, reached by a projectile launched at an angle θ, without neglecting air resistance.
Model answer
Maximum height, Hmax = u²sin²θ/2g. Without neglecting air resistance, the factors that affect Hmax include: Initial velocity of projection, u; Angle of projection; Acceleration due to gravity; Air resistance.
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