This applet
illustrates two-dimensional motion in the gravity field of earth.
You can pick a starting speed and angle, or the x and y components of the
initial velocity. You can also specify the initial height. The program
will display one or more trajectories of a projectile flying in these
conditions. The last trajectory is shown in yellow, previous ones are in
read.
To start the program, click on the "Projectile Motion" button
above. The goal is to find that angle that gives the furthest
distance for a given initial height.
Note: If you have any
comments, we would
most appreciate them - help create a "better applet"!
This applet requires the Java Runtime
Environment. If you have problems viewing the applet, click
here
to download and install the JRE - Windows only - or get it at
www.javasoft.com.
