Projectile Range
R = (v0^2·sin(2·θ)) / g
What it says
Gives the horizontal range of a projectile launched over level ground at speed v0 and angle θ under gravity, neglecting air resistance.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
v0 | Launch speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
θ | Launch angle above horizontal (rad) | 1 |
R | Horizontal range (m) | L |
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