A body is projected with an initial velocity u at angle \(\theta\) to the horizontal. If \(R_{max}\) is the maximum range of the projectile, what does the relation \(\frac{u^{2}}{R_{max}}\) represent?

A.

The vertical distance covered

B.

Acceleration due to gravity

C.

The horizontal distance covered

D.

The acceleration of the body

Correct answer is B

\(R_{max} = \frac{u^{2}}{g}\)

Hence, \(g = \frac{u^{2}}{R_{max}}\)