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Projectile Maximum Height

H = (v0^2·sin(θ)^2) / (2·g)

What it says

Gives the maximum vertical height reached by a projectile launched at speed v0 and angle θ under gravity, neglecting air resistance.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
v0Launch speed (m/s)L T^-1
θLaunch angle above horizontal (rad)1
HMaximum height (m)L

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