Projectile Motion with Air Drag

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The discussion revolves around a question related to projectile motion, specifically addressing the effects of air drag on the motion of a projectile. The original poster expresses difficulty in incorporating air drag into their analysis, indicating that they can only solve the problem without it.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to understand how to include air drag in their calculations and seeks clarification on the setup of the problem. Some participants question the necessity of providing specific equations and suggest that the focus should be on setting up the problem rather than solving it outright.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing links and asking about the original poster's familiarity with integration, indicating a collaborative effort to explore the topic further. There is no explicit consensus yet, as the original poster is still seeking guidance.

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Participants note that the original poster may have omitted necessary equations from their initial post, which could be relevant for addressing the problem effectively. The original poster also mentions the possibility of missing information that could aid in the discussion.

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Homework Statement
Create a general equation to find the initial velocity of the ball such that it hits the target (x, y). Include air drag.

Variables known:
Launch angle (Theta)
Distance to target (x and y)
Drag coefficient of sphere (.47)
Relevant Equations
None
Tell me now if this question is posted in the wrong place. This isn't a homework problem per se, it's just a question I need answered and I'm not sure how to answer it. If there is any information missing, chances are I know it and forgot to post it, so please ask if something is missing.

I drew out the situation in the attachment below. I can only solve this problem without air drag, I'm lost as to how to add air drag to it.
 

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Hello trumanf, :welcome: !

You are in the right forum !
However, the 'None' under homework equations doesn't cut the cake: you'll need some !

trumanf_ said:
I can only solve this problem without air drag
Note that the exercise doesn't ask you to solve the equation, just to set it up.
 

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