Question

The speed of a projectile at its maximum height is half of its initial speed. what was the angle of projection?

Answer 1

Here is the correct answer

Answer 2

At the topmost position, only horizontal velocity exists. Thus,

$\displaystyle\longrightarrow\sf{u\cos\theta=\dfrac{u}{2}}$

$\displaystyle\longrightarrow\sf{\cos\theta=\dfrac{1}{2}}$

$\displaystyle\longrightarrow\sf{\theta=60^o}$