Find out where an object is going to land

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The discussion focuses on calculating the landing position of an object in a 2D space, specifically for game development. The user has access to the object's position, velocity, and the gravitational force acting on it. They seek to determine the x-coordinate where the object will land when y equals zero. The user references the Wikipedia page on projectile motion for the necessary formulas but indicates that their current formula yields inaccurate results.

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I have a formula at home that I tried but its not working to well so no use in posting it here. Anyway the idea is I have a 2d space and I hit an object. I have access to this objects position in space and velocity, also the gravity that acts upon this object. Time should not be a factor as I recalculate this every frame (its for a game). I am looking for the x position where it will land, while the y = 0;

If need be, I will post my formula from home later but again it gives me very inaccurate answers.
 
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