The direction of projection should bisect the angle between the inclined plane and the vertical for a range of a projectile on inclined plane A. To be zero B. To be maximum C. To be minimum D. None of these

To be zero
To be maximum
To be minimum
None of these

The correct answer is: The direction of projection should bisect the angle between the inclined plane and the vertical for a range of a projectile on inclined plane to be maximum.

The range of a projectile is the maximum horizontal distance that it travels. The range of a projectile on an inclined plane is given by the following equation:

$$R = \frac{v^2 \sin 2\theta}{g \cos \theta}$$

where $v$ is the initial velocity of the projectile, $\theta$ is the angle of projection, and $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity.

The maximum range occurs when $\theta = 45^\circ$. This is because when $\theta = 45^\circ$, the horizontal component of the velocity is equal to the vertical component of the velocity. This means that the projectile will travel a maximum distance horizontally before it hits the ground.

When the direction of projection bisects the angle between the inclined plane and the vertical, the angle of projection is equal to $45^\circ$. Therefore, the range of the projectile will be maximum.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option A is incorrect because the range of the projectile is not zero when the direction of projection bisects the angle between the inclined plane and the vertical.
  • Option B is incorrect because the range of the projectile is not minimum when the direction of projection bisects the angle between the inclined plane and the vertical.
  • Option C is incorrect because the range of the projectile is not maximum when the direction of projection is not bisecting the angle between the inclined plane and the vertical.