mechanics

Projectile Motion

Explore parabolic trajectories by adjusting launch angle, initial speed, and gravity. See velocity vectors, range, maximum height, and time-of-flight in real time across a photorealistic 3D landscape.

Projectile Motion

Both

A projectile follows a parabolic path under uniform gravity. The horizontal component of velocity remains constant (ignoring air resistance), while the vertical component accelerates downwards at g = 9.81 m/s². The launch angle determines the balance between range and height.

Launch Angle45°

Initial Speed15m/s

Gravity9.8m/s²

📐 Formulas

R = \frac{v_0^2 \sin(2\theta)}{g}Horizontal distance traveled before landing

H = \frac{v_0^2 \sin^2\theta}{2g}Peak vertical displacement

T = \frac{2 v_0 \sin\theta}{g}Total time from launch to landing

x = v_0 \cos\theta \cdot tPosition along horizontal axis at time t

📋 Syllabus

AQA4.5.6.1

EdexcelTopic 2

OCR3.1.3