RTW69 said:I am not following the problem's variables.
Vy is usually velocity in the "y" direction in m/s
Vx is usually velocity in the "x" direction in m/s
What is U? It looks like some kind of velocity
What is V? V usually designates some kind of velocity
The formula for calculating launch angle is:
Launch Angle = arctan(Vertical Velocity / Horizontal Velocity)
To measure the vertical and horizontal velocity, you will need to use a motion detector or video analysis software. These tools can track the movement of the object being launched and calculate the velocities for you.
The units for both vertical and horizontal velocities should be in meters per second (m/s).
No, the launch angle cannot be accurately calculated without knowing both the vertical and horizontal velocities. It is important to measure or calculate these velocities as accurately as possible for an accurate launch angle calculation.
The launch angle plays a significant role in determining the trajectory of an object. A lower launch angle will result in a shorter but higher trajectory, while a higher launch angle will result in a longer but flatter trajectory. The optimal launch angle for maximum distance is typically around 45 degrees.