Projectile motion simulator

Change the speed, angle and launch height to see the path of a projectile, its range, highest point and time of flight, ignoring air resistance. Keep paths to compare them.

Works in metric or imperial units.

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What angle gives the maximum range?

45° on level ground. From a height the best angle is a little less than 45°.

What is the range formula?

On level ground, R = u² sin 2θ / g. Complementary angles, such as 30° and 60°, give the same range.

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