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A particle is projected from the ground with an initial speed of v  at an angle θ  with horizontal. The average velocity of the particle between its point of projection and highest point of trajectory is
PhysicsMotion In Two DimensionsNEET
Options:
  • A v 2 1 + 2 cos 2 θ
  • B v 2 1 + cos 2 θ
  • C v 2 1 + 3 cos 2 θ
  • D v cos θ
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The correct answer is: v 2 1 + 3 cos 2 θ
Average velocity = displacement time

         

v av = H 2 + R 2 4 T / 2        ...(i)

Here, H = maximum height = v 2 sin 2 θ 2 g

R = range = v 2 sin 2 θ g

and  T = time of flight = 2 v sin θ g

Substituting in Eq. (1) we get

v av = v 2 1 + 3 cos 2 θ

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