Physics
Projectile Range
Horizontal range of a projectile.
Formula
Formula
R = v2 sin(2θ)g
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v | launch speed | real number (ℝ) | m/s | input |
| θ | angle (deg) | computed result | — | result |
| g | gravity 9.81 | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenspeed (m/s) = 20, angle (deg) = 45
Result40.78864852
Example 2
Givenspeed (m/s) = 30, angle (deg) = 30
Result79.47901306