Physics & Engineering / Mechanics
Projectile Motion Calculator
g = 9.81 m/s²
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m/s
°
Range
40.77 m
Max Height
10.19 m
Flight Time
2.88 s
Trajectory
0 m41 m
Formulas
R = v₀² sin(2θ) / g = 40.77 m
h = v₀² sin²(θ) / (2g) = 10.19 m
T = 2 v₀ sin(θ) / g = 2.88 s
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Use this projectile motion calculator to compute mechanics results from your inputs.
Common Mistakes
- !Using degrees instead of radians — trigonometric functions require radians in most contexts; this calculator converts automatically.
- !Ignoring air resistance — real projectiles experience drag, so actual range is shorter than the ideal calculation.
- !Assuming a 45° launch angle always gives maximum range — this is true in a vacuum, but real-world conditions (air resistance, launch height) change the optimal angle.