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Projectile Lab

Predict how launch speed and angle change range and flight time.

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Ballistics range
0 m11 m22 m33 m44 m55 mTARGET · 40 mSet your launch conditions
Range prediction25.7 m
Height0.0 m
Flight time2.10 s
Ready to run0.00 / 2.10 s
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Projectile Lab: experiment guide

This browser-based motion lab helps you predict how launch speed and angle change range and flight time. Designed for Grades 6–12, it turns an abstract idea into a model you can control, measure, reset, and test without signing up.

What you can investigate

Explore Velocity, angle, gravity, trajectory by changing the available controls and comparing the model’s visual and numerical evidence. Try one variable at a time, then combine changes to test a stronger explanation.

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How to use this simulation

  1. 1Read the mission and make a prediction before moving a control.
  2. 2Change one variable so its effect is easier to identify.
  3. 3Run the model and record a value, pattern, or visible change.
  4. 4Reset, test a different setup, and explain the result from evidence.

For students, teachers, and independent study

A typical investigation takes 5–10 min. Use it as a lesson demonstration, a guided inquiry activity, a homework experiment, or a quick review. The simulation runs in a modern web browser and does not require an account.

Level
Beginner
Time
5–10 min
Format
Motion lab

Common questions

What does the Projectile Lab teach?

Predict how launch speed and angle change range and flight time. The main ideas are Velocity, angle, gravity, trajectory.

Is the Projectile Lab free to use?

Yes. You can run the simulation online for free without creating an account.

How long does the activity take?

Most learners can complete one investigation in 5–10 min. You can repeat it to compare more variables or improve your explanation.