Question
Download Solution PDFAn archer shoots at a target which is at a height of 6 m and at a line of sight distance of 12 m from the bow. Which of the following angles of shooting the arrow gives him a fair chance of hitting the target taking gravity into account?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
The trigonometry formulas are given below:
Explanation:
The base is 12 m and the height of the target is 6 m.
Considering the trigonometry relation:
Due to the effect of gravity, the target should be aimed a little higher than 30o. So, the angle aimed will be : 32o.
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