Best launch angle and velocity: HANDS DOWN..

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Best launch angle and velocity: HANDS DOWN..

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20-02-2014, 17:07

Ether

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Re: Best launch angle and velocity: HANDS DOWN..

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Originally Posted by matthewdenny

According to the model we are using

Is it a simple parabolic model (like Gabe is using)? Or does it include air drag?

For a simple parabolic trajectory with those launch parameters, the max height of the top of the ball is 10.8 feet*, which exceeds the top of the goal.

* assuming you meant that the 3.5' launch height was the top of the ball, rather than the center

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