What is the equation for the velocity in projectile motion?

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ricki

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on: Jun 23, 2013

What is the formula for the initial velocity in the y or x when the projectile is launched from a certain height and lands on the ground? The known values are the angle, height, range...

Millan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2013

R = Vi^2 (sin 2theta) /g rearrange for vi

Vi = sqrt Rg / (sin 2 theta)

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