The math for your last launch
max height = (v × sin θ)² ÷ (2 × 9.8)
range = v² × sin(2θ) ÷ 9.8
Launch once to see your numbers plugged in.
range = v² × sin(2θ) ÷ 9.8
Launch once to see your numbers plugged in.
Pick a speed and an angle, then press Launch. The gold dashed line is the real Freedom 7 flight.
Challenges
- 1Keep the speed at 2,000 m/s and launch at 45°, 30°, 60°, and 75°. Which angle goes the farthest?
Not done yet. - 2Match Freedom 7: get within 15 km of its height (187 km) and its range (487 km).
Not done yet.
Launch record
Copy each row onto your sheet. The last 6 launches show here.
| # | Speed (m/s) | Angle | Max height (km) | Range (km) |
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