Initial Angle Calculator

Author: Neo Huang
Review By: Nancy Deng
LAST UPDATED: 2024-10-02 23:27:56
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Initial Angle Formula

The formula to calculate the initial angle is:

\[ \text{IA} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \arcsin\left(\frac{g \cdot d}{v^2}\right) \cdot 57.2958 \]

Where:

  • IA is the initial angle (degrees)
  • d is the distance traveled (m)
  • v is the initial velocity (m/s)
  • g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²)

How to Calculate the Initial Angle?

  1. Determine the distance traveled (m): Measure the distance the projectile travels horizontally.
  2. Determine the initial velocity (m/s): Measure or estimate the initial velocity of the projectile.
  3. Use the formula: Plug the values into the formula: IA = 0.5 * asin(g * d / v²) * 57.2958.
  4. Calculate the initial angle: Perform the calculation to get the angle in degrees.

This tool simplifies the process of determining the initial launch angle for projectiles based on distance and velocity.