JEE Main 2026 Physics question

PhysicsMotion in a PlaneJEE Main 2026

If x and y coordinates of a projectile as a function of time (t) are given as 24t and 43.6t − 4.9t², respectively, then the angle (in degrees) made by the projectile with horizontal when t = 2 s is .

Answer: (B)

Solution

vₓ=24 (constant). = 43.6−9.8t; at t=2, = 24. tanθ = 24/24 = 1, so θ = 45°.

Question ID VK-015363