Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The range of the projectile is the horizontal distance covered by an object in projectile motion, from its initial position to where it lands.
Related terms
Horizontal Velocity: The horizontal velocity is the constant speed at which an object moves horizontally during projectile motion.
Angle of Projection: The angle of projection refers to the angle at which an object is launched into projectile motion with respect to the horizontal axis.
Trajectory: The trajectory represents the path followed by an object in projectile motion, taking into account both vertical and horizontal components of its motion.