Kinematics

Projectile Motion

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Parameters

Drag Model
55.0 m/s
45.0°
20%
Range (X)
0.00 m
Altitude (Y)
0.00 m
Velocity
0.00 m/s
Time
0.00 s
Energy Distribution
Kinetic E.Total E. 0.0JPotential E.
Live Equation
ax=−c∣v∣vxa_x = -c |v| v_xay=−g−c∣v∣vya_y = -g - c |v| v_y

Awaiting Telemetry

Governing Dynamics

Kinematics of a projectile under constant gravity and varying aerodynamic drag.

md2r⃗dt2=−mgj^+F⃗dragm\frac{d^2\vec{r}}{dt^2} = -mg\hat{j} + \vec{F}_{\text{drag}}

In a vacuum, the path is a perfect parabola. Linear drag dominates at low speeds, while quadratic drag dominates at high speeds.

v0=55.0 m/sv_0 = 55.0\,\text{m/s}θ=45.0∘\theta = 45.0^\circ