Variation 2 · answer guide
Vector motion — Max free range
Question
A projectile launched at speed has maximum range . Prove it.
This practice question was inspired by Question 14(c) in the 2022 NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 examination, © NESA. It is an original TestMum variation that practises the same mathematical idea, not an official NESA question.
Step by step
- State the final answer clearly in the form the question requested.Range ; max when .
Common mistake: changing so many features that the new example no longer tests the same mathematical idea.
Verification: Standard range formula.
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