Projectile from a Building: When and Where It Lands

December 14, 2025

Problem

A ball is thrown from a 50-meter tall building at 20 m/s at a 60° angle. Find when and where it hits the ground.

Explanation

This visualization shows a ball launched from the top of a building and traces its parabolic path until it hits the ground (y = 0). You can adjust the building height, launch speed, angle, and gravity. The impact point and time of flight are highlighted: the ball stops exactly when it reaches ground level.

Interactive Visualization

Parameters

Initial Speed (m/s)20.00

Launch Angle (degrees)60.00

Building Height (m)50.00

Gravity g (m/s²)9.80

Time Speed1.00

Trajectory Resolution120.00

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