Physics

Trajectory Calculator

Find a projectile's position at a given time.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Horizontal position 28.727
Vertical position 13.068
Formula: x = v₀cosθ·t ; y = v₀sinθ·t − ½gt²
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Launch speed = 25
3. Launch angle = 40 °
4. Time = 1.5
5. Gravity = 9.81 m/s²
6.
7. Horizontal position = 28.727
8. Vertical position = 13.068
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Track a projectile's horizontal and vertical position at any moment in its flight.

The math behind it

x = v₀cosθ·t (constant horizontal speed); y = v₀sinθ·t − ½gt² (gravity pulls it down).

Worked Example

25 m/s at 40°, t = 1.5 s → x ≈ 28.7 m, y ≈ 13.1 m.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does y become negative?

After the projectile passes its launch height and descends below it.

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