Question

in a competition to see who could throw a football the furthest (if wind resistance can be ignored), one should release the ball at an angle of

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

45 degrees.

At this angle, the ball will have the best balance between horizontal distance and vertical height. If the ball is released at a lower angle, it will not go as far horizontally, and if it is released at a higher angle, it will not travel as far vertically. So, 45 degrees is the optimal angle for maximizing distance.