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Published on: August 14, 2026
The maximum height attained by a projectile is increased by 
by increasing its speed of projection without changing the angle of projection. The percentage increase in the horizontal range will be
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The maximum height,
The change in height is given by differentiating this expression. Thus,
On dividing Eq. (ii) by Eq. (i), we get
Now, the range, 
On dividing Eq. (iv) by Eq. (iii), we get
Hence, range is also increased by 
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