Ballistics Algorithm
14-Sep-94 10:02:55
Sb: #42587-Ballistics Algorithm
Fm: Syndesis 76004,1763
To: Arnie Cachelin 71332,3717
You physics major, you. Obviously William wants to properly aim bomb-laden
rockets at his neighbor's house. For that, he wants a 1600s equation known as
"Tartaglia's Law," which is a pretty good way to find the rise and range of
pointing a projectile at a certain angle. However, depending on the
projectile's air resistance and the temperature (air density), it's actually
quite tough to predict the motion of projectiles. Especially with little ones
pointed down the block. 😉