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Projectile Motion
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About This Experiment
Investigate projectile motion by launching objects at different angles and velocities. This simulation demonstrates how horizontal and vertical components of motion are independent, with only the vertical component affected by gravity. Observe how changing the launch angle affects the range and flight time of the projectile.
The parabolic trajectory results from constant horizontal velocity combined with constant vertical acceleration due to gravity (g = 9.8 m/s²). Maximum range occurs at 45° in ideal conditions, while maximum height depends on both initial velocity and launch angle.