Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

A projectile is launched from point $P$ with speed $V$ at an angle $\theta$ to the horizontal. It reaches point $Q$, which is a horizontal distance $R$ from $P$. Air resistance is negligible. The acceleration of free fall is $g$. Which expression for $R$ is correct?

  • A$R = \dfrac{V^2 \sin\theta \cos\theta}{g}$
  • B$R = \dfrac{2V^2 \sin\theta \cos\theta}{g}$
  • C$R = \dfrac{V^2 \sin\theta \cos\theta}{2g}$
  • D$R = \dfrac{V^2 g \sin\theta \cos\theta}{2}$

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