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Ballistics Algorithm

    14-Sep-94 10:02:55
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. 😉