A football is kicked so that its maximum height is and its horizontal range is

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A football is kicked so that its maximum height is

10\,\text{m}

and its horizontal range is

40\,\text{m}

. Neglecting air resistance and taking

g=10\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

, the angle of projection with the horizontal is (a)

60^{\circ}

(b)

45^{\circ}

(c)

27^{\circ}

(d)

75^{\circ}