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Calculate the range, maximum height, and flight time of a projectile launched at an angle.

How It Works

How Projectile Motion Calculator Works

The initial velocity is split into horizontal and vertical components based on the launch angle — the vertical component determines how high the projectile goes and how long it stays airborne, while the horizontal component (combined with that flight time) determines total range.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What launch angle gives the maximum range?
45 degrees gives the maximum range for a given launch speed, assuming the projectile lands at the same height it was launched from and air resistance is ignored — any angle above or below 45° reduces the range for the same speed.