When to Use Sin and Cos in Projectile Motion Calculations?
Feb 28, 2011 · The discussion revolves around understanding the application of sine and cosine in projectile motion calculations, specifically in the context of a ball being thrown from a building at an …
What Calculations Determine the Volleyball's Trajectory in Projectile ...
Aug 12, 2018 · The discussion revolves around the calculations needed to determine the trajectory of a volleyball in projectile motion, specifically focusing on the initial velocity and launch angle required for …
Understanding Projectile Motion: The Impact of Angle and Air Resistance
Jan 10, 2013 · The discussion centers on understanding projectile motion, specifically the impact of launch angle and air resistance on the range of a projectile. Participants explore theoretical aspects …
Projectile Motion - Rock Thrown Horizontally Off a Cliff
Sep 16, 2011 · The problem involves a stone thrown horizontally from a cliff with a specified height and initial speed. The discussion focuses on determining the time to hit the ground, the horizontal …
Relationship between Launch height and range of a projectile
Mar 30, 2018 · Increasing the height means that the projectile has a greater vertical distance to travel. The upwards motion of the projectile is unchanged regardless of the height, however the difference …
Projectile motion when kicking a ball that lands on an upward slope
Jun 6, 2022 · The discussion revolves around the physics of projectile motion, specifically analyzing the trajectory of a ball kicked towards an upward slope. Participants explore the calculations related to …
How to Master Projectile Motion Without Quadratics - Physics Forums
Nov 19, 2020 · A method is provided that allows the solution of elementary % projectile motion problems using geometry and trigonometry rather than solving a quadratic equation.
How can I incorporate wind resistance into my projectile motion ...
Apr 3, 2015 · The discussion revolves around incorporating wind resistance into projectile motion calculations within a programming context. The original poster seeks to enhance their existing project …
Projectile Motion: Angle of Impact - Physics Forums
Sep 14, 2014 · The discussion focuses on calculating the angle of impact for a projectile thrown from a height of 200 meters with an initial velocity of 34.4 m/s at an angle of 54° above the horizontal. Key …
How Do Drag and Gravity Affect Projectile Motion?
Sep 23, 2005 · A projectile is ejected into an experimental fluid at time t = 0. The initial speed is v0 and the angle to the horizontal is theta. The drag in the projectile results in an acceleration term a_d=-kv, …