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The initial speed of a projectile fired from ground is u. At the highest point during its motion, the speed of projectile is 32u. The time of flight of the projectile is:
PhysicsMotion In Two DimensionsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (31 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A u2g
  • B ug
  • C 2ug
  • D 3ug
Solution:
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The correct answer is: ug

At maximum height, only horizontal velocity of the particle remains. Let the angle of project be θ. The horizontal velocity of the particle will remain same, therefore

ucosθ=3u2θ=30°

Now, time of flight of projectile is

T=2usinθg=ug

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