Parabolic shot with air resistance question

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The discussion addresses two main questions regarding air resistance and parabolic shots. The best formula for calculating air resistance on a basketball is not specified, but a reference to drag physics is provided. It is clarified that air resistance affects both the X-axis and Y-axis during a parabolic shot, opposing the motion in all directions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for accurately modeling basketball trajectories. The impact of air resistance should be considered in both horizontal and vertical calculations.
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hello

At the moment, I have two questions. the first would be about air resistance, and the second about parabolic shots.

1) what is the best formula to calculate the air resistance of a basketball?

2) If I use parabolic shot, air resistance would only affect the X-axis but not the Y- axis right?
 
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PotesLuis said:
hello

At the moment, I have two questions. the first would be about air resistance, and the second about parabolic shots.

1) what is the best formula to calculate the air resistance of a basketball?

2) If I use parabolic shot, air resistance would only affect the X-axis but not the Y- axis right?

Here's an intro page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_(physics )

And (still) air resistance acts to oppose the motion, so it will act in both horizontal and vertical directions on a basketball shot.
 
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