Launch angle means the angle at which a rocket or object is place as it is being sent into the air. This determines its initial flight and is particularly important for rockets which are entering orbit.
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If the initial velocity is 50 meters per second and the launch angle is 15 degrees what is the maximum height? Explain.
The half maximum range of a projectile is launched at an angle of 15 degree
1. You need to know the velocity of the projectile (V0) 2. The expressions for the range and height assume no air resistance (in vacuum) 3. The units must be consistent e.g. metres and g = 9.81 m/s2 Range in metres for 30 degree launch angle = sin 60 x V02 / 9.81 Range in metres for 45 degree launch angle = sin 90 x V02 / 9.81 Range in metres for 60 degree launch angle = sin 120 x V02 / 9.81 Max. height in metres for 30 degree launch angle = (V0 x sin 30)2 / 2g Max. height in metres for 45 degree launch angle = (V0 x sin 45)2 / 2g Max. height in metres for 60 degree launch angle = (V0 x sin 60)2 / 2g 2g is of course 9.81 x 2 = 19.62 m/s2 For interest, at 45 degree launch angle the max. height is 25% of the range.
Does. a 90° angle have right angles
It is the alternate angle to the angle of elevation