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In response to "how is the maximum range 3.1 miles? teach me something -- nm" by crash davis

Is the equation enough?

Posted by nubby Nov 17 '08, 12:50

range = (speed^2) * sin(2 theta) / g

where theta is the angle of launch

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*splurt* -- nm - znufrii Nov 17, 12:53
now does this apply to both catapults and trebuchets? -- nm - crash davis Nov 17, 12:52 3
- Sure, projectile motion in general. -- nm - nubby Nov 17, 12:53 2
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    - Maybe I should teach Physics of Sex. -- nm - nubby Nov 17, 12:56
Assuming an intial speed of zero and a horizontal plane (not from a cliff top). -- nm - VMan Nov 17, 12:51

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