show that the angle of projection (theta) for a projectile launched from the origin is given by theta= tan^-1 ( 4 Hmax / R)

We know,

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 In calculus, a model for projectile motion with no friction is considered, and a "parabolic trajectory" is obtained. If the initial velocity is [Graphics:Images/ProjectileMotionMod_gr_1.gif] and [Graphics:Images/ProjectileMotionMod_gr_2.gif] is the initial angle to the horizontal, then the parametric equations for the horizontal and vertical components of the position vector are
 
(1) [Graphics:Images/ProjectileMotionMod_gr_3.gif]
 and
(2) [Graphics:Images/ProjectileMotionMod_gr_4.gif]

Solve equation (1) for t and get [Graphics:Images/ProjectileMotionMod_gr_5.gif], then replace this value of t in equation (2) and the result is

 [Graphics:Images/ProjectileMotionMod_gr_6.gif],

then try solving, u will get it!

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