Projectile motion air resistance calculator - tutorial?

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The discussion focuses on calculating air resistance in projectile motion using a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus calculator. The user seeks guidance on applying the formula F = (1/2)CρAv², with specific values for drag coefficient (C = 0.45), air density (ρ = 1.22 kg/m³), mass (m = 2.58 g), and initial velocity (V0 = 25 m/s) at an angle of 40°. The user has successfully implemented projectile motion without air resistance and is looking for assistance in integrating air resistance into their calculations, specifically through the use of differential equations.

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Projectile motion air resistance calculator - tutorial??

I am not familiar with the terms/words of physics in English, but I hope you can excuse me.

I need a tutorial for how to calculate the air resistance in a projectile motion. I want to do it with my calculator and that's why I came here. I wonder if any of you might know about such a tutorial, or if you want to guide me right here.

I use a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus.

If you want to guide me right here it would be for my advantage to use these values:

Formula --> F = (1/2)CρAv2

C = 0.45
Air density ρ = 1.22 kg/m3
Mass m = 2.58 g
A = π*r2, r = 1.91 cm
V0 = 25 m/s
anlge = 40°

Please try to be clear when explain.
 
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I see you assume a constant drag coefficient; a nice fact because it simplifies the analysis.
I also assume you know how to integrate a system of differential equations.
Mr Newton says:

dVx/dt=(-1/2 C rho A V^2 cos(theta))/m
dVy/dt=(-g-1/2 C rho A V^2 sin(theta))/m
dx/dt=Vx
dy/dt=Vy

This is the set of four differential equations I mentioned above.

And the additional relationships:

V^2=Vx^2+Vy^2
cos(theta)=Vx/V
sin(theta)=Vy/V
 


I read the manual for my calculator and now I have gotten further.
Down below I show you print screens of how far I've gotten. Then hopefully you understand what I've done and will help me the last bit.
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Skärm2.jpg
Skärm3.jpg


As you see I've managed to put in the projectile motion without air resistance. So how do I put in the air resistance in this?
I'm not sure if I have understood all of what you wrote, but I think that if you/someone show me what to do here, I will get it.
I see you assume a constant drag coefficient; a nice fact because it simplifies the analysis.
So if I were to use this practically, you mean that the drag coefficient would differ over time?? (I'm not that well-grounded in this subject) Because of the projectile changing shape? Or of some other more advanced physical explenation?

Thanks for your time.
 


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