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A projectile is given an initial velocity of 3i+4jm s-1 where, i^ is along the ground and j^ is along the vertical. Assuming g=10 m s-2, if the equation of its trajectory can be written as 19βx+γx2, then the value of γ is
PhysicsMotion In Two DimensionsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A -8
  • B -5
  • C -6
  • D -12
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The correct answer is: -5

The initial velocity u=32+42=5 m s-1 and the angle of projection θ=tan-143=53°.

The equation of trajectory of a projectile is

y=xtanθ-gx22u2cos2θy=43x-10×252×25×9x2=43x-59x2y=1912x-5x2

Therefore, β=12 and γ=-5.

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