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Projectile motion
Explore how launch angle changes range and maximum height.
FORCE AND MOTION
What you will explore
A projectile launched at an angle has horizontal and vertical motion. Under ideal conditions, gravity changes its vertical velocity while horizontal velocity stays constant. BrightMap's platform lesson includes presets, trajectory comparison and a probe.
Learning objective
Explore how launch angle changes range and maximum height.
How to use this lesson
Adjust the angle and speed in this public preview. Compare the range at 30° and 60° with the same speed.
Key takeaway
Contact UsAt the same speed, complementary angles have equal ideal range; 45° gives the greatest ideal range on level ground.
PHYSICS / LIVE PREVIEWChange the launch. See the path.
Ideal range40.8 m
Maximum height10.2 m
Ideal model: level ground, no air resistance. The full platform lesson adds comparisons and a motion probe.
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