Projectile Motion Calculator
Calculate the trajectory of a projectile by adjusting its initial velocity, launch angle, and time.
Result:
| Horizontal distance: | Vertical distance: |
| 0.00 m | 0.00 m |
How to Use This Calculator
- Adjust the slider for Initial Velocity (in meters per second).
- Set the Launch Angle using the slider (in degrees).
- Adjust the Time slider to view the projectile's position at various moments.
- The calculator will automatically update the horizontal and vertical distances.
- Click 'Reset' to return to the default values.
About Projectile Motion
Projectile motion refers to the curved path an object follows when launched into the air, under the influence of gravity. This path, called the trajectory, is determined solely by the initial force and gravity.
The motion is described by the equations::
| Horizontal | Vertical |
|---|---|
| x = v₀ × cos(θ) × t | x = v₀ × cos(θ) × t |
where
- x is the horizontal displacement (in meters, m)
- y is the vertical displacement (in meters, m)
- v₀ is the initial velocity (in meters per second, m/s)
- θ is the launch angle (in degrees or radians)
- t is the time elapsed (in seconds, s)
- g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth)