Projectile Range

R = \frac{v_0^2 \sin(2\theta)}{g}

Horizontal range of a projectile launched from ground level.

Variables

Range

Horizontal distance traveled

v₀

Initial velocity

Launch speed

m/s

Launch angle

Angle above horizontal

Gravitational acceleration

≈ 9.8 m/s²

m/s²

Combine horizontal and vertical motion equations, solve for x when y = 0.

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