Angle for furthest travel distance of an object (help needed, no JK)

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The discussion centers on determining the optimal angle for maximizing the travel distance of a projectile. Participants suggest using kinematic equations and learning about projectile motion, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts for solving the problem. A user expresses frustration with the complexity of the equations and their lack of familiarity with the symbols involved. It is noted that basic calculus may be necessary for optimizing the equations, and resources like Wikipedia and Excel calculators are recommended for further assistance. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for foundational knowledge in physics to tackle the question effectively.
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Homework Statement


I wish to know what is the best angle that can make an object go furthest.


Homework Equations


No idea... Wiki is not helping...


The Attempt at a Solution


I can not find anything on Google...
 
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Newton V said:

Homework Statement


I wish to know what is the best angle that can make an object go furthest.


Homework Equations


No idea... Wiki is not helping...


The Attempt at a Solution


I can not find anything on Google...

Since the accelerations are constant (like due to gravity), the Kinematic Equations of Motion are the relevant equations:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinematic_equation#Equations_of_uniformly_accelerated_motion

What level are you in school? Are you taking a physics class now?

You can also google Projectile Motion to get an idea of how to apply those equations.

Post some of your work and ask specific questions if you have them after reading through the material.
 
not really helping at all... since i am a 9th grade... i have no clue what is these symbols about! even i do, i still don't see i can find the answer to my question...
 
Newton V said:
not really helping at all... since i am a 9th grade... i have no clue what is these symbols about!

If you want to learn id say the best advice is learn how to use those equations. They really arent as bad as they look.

Newton V said:
even i do, i still don't see i can find the answer to my question...
You still can't see the solution to your answer because you don't know what youre looking at!
 
Newton V said:
not really helping at all... since i am a 9th grade... i have no clue what is these symbols about! even i do, i still don't see i can find the answer to my question...

Fair enough. Yeah, you'd need at least basic calculus to do the actual optimization of the equations. Here's another wikipedia.org page that has some good info, including the effects of wind drag:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Projectile_motion

And I think you may be able to use the Excel calculator at the bottom of that article to answer the question by using Excel...
 

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