How to find the maximum angle for a projectile thrown from a point P?

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In summary, to find the maximum angle for a projectile thrown from a point P, you can use the formula θ = arctan(v^2/gd), where θ is the angle, v is the initial velocity of the projectile, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and d is the distance from the point of launch to the point of impact. This formula allows you to calculate the optimal angle for the projectile to achieve the longest distance and highest peak. Additionally, adjusting the initial velocity and distance can also affect the maximum angle. It is important to consider factors such as air resistance and elevation when making these calculations.
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A projectile is thrown from a point P. It moves in such a way that its distance from P is always increasing. Find the maximum angle above the horizontal with which the projectile could have been thrown. You can ignore air resistance.

Please explain to me the ways to solve this. Thanks
 
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