Air resistance with Projectile Motion.

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When considering projectile motion with air resistance, the optimal launch angle for maximum distance is altered from the ideal 45 degrees seen without air resistance. Air resistance generally reduces the maximum range, leading to a shallower optimal angle for launching the projectile. This change occurs because air resistance increases with the projectile's velocity, affecting its trajectory. The conclusion drawn from the discussion is that shallower angles yield greater distances when air resistance is factored in. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for accurate predictions in projectile motion scenarios.
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I have a quick question... when you launch a projectile with no air resistance, the optimal launching angle is 45 degress with no air resistance, but when you add air resistance into the equation, the optimal launching angle for distance changes. Does air resistance make this angle bigger or smaller and why?
 
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Try http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/336k/lectures/node43.html" for a start. The conclusion is that the maximum range is obtained for shallower angles.
 
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