I am trying to build a basketball shooter.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the design and calculations for building an air cannon intended to shoot basketballs across a basketball court. The focus is on the physics involved in achieving the necessary acceleration and force to project the basketball effectively, considering factors like gravity and angle of launch.

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Main Points Raised

  • A participant, notmot, presents initial calculations for the air cannon, including the required acceleration of 13.4 m/s and a force of 8.236077 N, which they convert to approximately 32.903779 psi.
  • Notmot expresses uncertainty about their calculations and seeks validation or correction from the community.
  • Another participant provides a link to a resource on projectile motion but does not verify or challenge the calculations presented by notmot.
  • There is a request from notmot to delete the thread, which is met with a response suggesting that the thread is acceptable as it is.

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The discussion does not reach a consensus on the correctness of the calculations, as no participants explicitly validate or dispute notmot's figures. The responses primarily provide resources rather than direct feedback on the calculations.

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There are limitations in the discussion, including the lack of detailed verification of the calculations and assumptions regarding air resistance and other factors that could affect the projectile motion.

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This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in physics, particularly those exploring projectile motion, engineering applications, or DIY projects involving air cannons.

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Hello this is my first post so if i do anything wrong pleas tell me so thanks.
So i am trying to make an air cannon to shoot basketballs half way across a basketball court not into the hoop but just bellow it. Can you tell me if my calculations are correct?. The half the court is 42 feet(12.8 meters) long the ball's mass is 0.623689. I Think that the acceleration needed would be 13.4 m/s including the force of gravity (for now just gravity in a vacuum with no air resistance ) at a 45 degree angle. so i think i would need 8.236077N witch i think is 32.903779 psi.

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Sorry if i am horribly wrong but i am rather young and new to physics
 
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