🚀 Projectile Motion Calculator
Calculate trajectory parameters and visualize projectile motion with interactive simulation
Input Parameters
Trajectory Visualization
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Results
| Dimensions | Formulas | Calculations |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Height | h = (v₀² sin²θ)/(2g) + h₀ | 0 |
| Range | R = (v₀² sin(2θ))/g | 0 |
| Flight Time | t = (2v₀ sinθ)/g | 0 |
| Max Height Time | t_h = (v₀ sinθ)/g | 0 |
| Impact Velocity | v = √(v₀² + 2gh) | 0 |
| Horizontal Component | v₀ₓ = v₀ cos(θ) | 0 |
| Vertical Component | v₀ᵧ = v₀ sin(θ) | 0 |
Summary: 7 calculations completed for projectile-motion
📚 Understanding Projectile Motion
Key Concepts:
- Horizontal Motion: Constant velocity (no acceleration)
- Vertical Motion: Uniformly accelerated due to gravity
- Independence: Horizontal and vertical motions are independent
- Parabolic Path: The trajectory forms a parabola
Applications:
- Sports (basketball, golf, soccer)
- Military ballistics
- Space mission planning
- Water fountain design
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