Finding launch angel from velocities

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The discussion centers on determining the launch angle from a series of velocity vectors at different time intervals. The initial velocity is given as v=2i + 4j at t=0, which indicates the launch velocity. Subsequent velocities at t=1, t=2, and t=3 provide additional context but do not alter the initial launch angle derived from the first vector. The gravitational acceleration is noted as g=-2 on the specified planet, which influences the trajectory calculations.

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I'm having troubling finding a launch angel from a set of given velocities.

v=2\hat{i}, 4\hat{j} at t=0

v=2\hat{i}, 2\hat{j} at t=1

v=2\hat{i} at t=2

v=2\hat{i}, -2\hat{j} at t=3

the g=-2 on this planet
 
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hi ijd5000! welcome to pf! :smile:
ijd5000 said:
I'm having troubling finding a launch angel from a set of given velocities.

angel? o:)
v=2\hat{i}, 4\hat{j} at t=0

doesn't this line tell you the launch velocity? :wink:
 
Thanks for the welcome!

got it, I'm still a bit shaky with vectors.
 

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