Trajectory of a projectile without drag

A derivation of the parametric and cartesian equations of the trajectory of a projectile without air resistance (drag). We’ll also find an expression for the range of a projectile and see how to find the optimum launch angle.

Video including linear drag:    • Trajectory of a projectile with linea...  

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