Website for obtaining distance travelled by a ball

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The discussion centers around finding a website that calculates the distance traveled by a ball based on parameters such as mass, initial velocity, angle, and drag. Participants emphasize that while drag and mass may not significantly affect trajectory calculations, accurate results require additional data like air density, humidity, surface texture, and spin. Recommendations include exploring sports science websites for more comprehensive tools and calculators.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics principles related to projectile motion
  • Familiarity with parameters affecting ball trajectory, such as initial velocity and angle
  • Knowledge of drag and its minimal impact on trajectory calculations
  • Awareness of environmental factors like air density and humidity
NEXT STEPS
  • Research online calculators specifically designed for projectile motion analysis
  • Explore sports science websites that provide detailed trajectory modeling tools
  • Learn about the effects of spin on ball trajectory in sports physics
  • Investigate how environmental factors influence projectile motion calculations
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Athletes, coaches, sports scientists, and anyone interested in the physics of ball dynamics and trajectory optimization.

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Could anyone let me know if they're aware of a website where I can input info about a ball, such as mass, initial velocity, angle, drag, and it will provide the distance traveled by the ball?

Thank you!
 
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This seems rather complicated. Drag won't affect the trajectory much, so you can just do the calculations yourself assuming no drag. Mass also won't matter if we exclude drag.
 
Whovian said:
Drag won't affect the trajectory much
Never seen a curve ball? Ever tried to drive a smooth golf ball?
To get a reliable answer you'll need all sorts of information about air density, humidity, surface texture, spin... Try some sports science websites.
 

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