Range of a projectile
Description
In physics, assuming a flat Earth with a uniform gravity field, and no air resistance, a projectile launched with specific initial conditions will have a predictable range.
The following applies for ranges which are small compared to the size of the Earth. For longer ranges see sub-orbital spaceflight. The maximum horizontal distance traveled by the projectile
Related formulasVariables
| d | total horizontal distance travelled by the projectile. (m) |
| v | velocity at which the projectile is launched (m/s) |
| θ | angle at which the projectile is launched (deg) |
| g | Standard gravity |
| y0 | initial height of the projectile (m) |