Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection Formula

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Velocity of Projectile refers to its speed and direction of motion at any given instant. Check FAQs
vp=vpm2-2[g]h
vp - Velocity of Projectile?vpm - Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion?h - Height?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection Example

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25.9817Edit=30.01Edit2-29.806611.5Edit
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Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
vp=vpm2-2[g]h
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vp=30.01m/s2-2[g]11.5m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
vp=30.01m/s2-29.8066m/s²11.5m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vp=30.012-29.806611.5
Next Step Evaluate
vp=25.9816694998609m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vp=25.9817m/s

Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
Velocity of Projectile
Velocity of Projectile refers to its speed and direction of motion at any given instant.
Symbol: vp
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion
Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion is the velocity at which motion starts.
Symbol: vpm
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height
Height is the distance between the lowest and highest points of a person/ shape/ object standing upright.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Projectile Motion category

​Go Horizontal Component of Velocity of Particle Projected Upwards from Point at Angle
vh=vpmcos(αpr)
​Go Vertical Component of Velocity of Particle Projected Upwards from Point at Angle
vv=vpmsin(αpr)
​Go Initial Velocity of Particle given Horizontal Component of Velocity
vpm=vhcos(αpr)
​Go Initial Velocity of Particle given Vertical Component of Velocity
vpm=vvsin(αpr)

How to Evaluate Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection?

Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection evaluator uses Velocity of Projectile = sqrt(Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion^2-2*[g]*Height) to evaluate the Velocity of Projectile, Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection formula is defined as the measure of the velocity of a projectile at a specific height above the point of projection, taking into account the initial velocity, acceleration due to gravity, and the height above the point of projection. Velocity of Projectile is denoted by vp symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection, enter Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion (vpm) & Height (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection

What is the formula to find Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection?
The formula of Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection is expressed as Velocity of Projectile = sqrt(Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion^2-2*[g]*Height). Here is an example- 25.97012 = sqrt(30.01^2-2*[g]*11.5).
How to calculate Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection?
With Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion (vpm) & Height (h) we can find Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection using the formula - Velocity of Projectile = sqrt(Initial Velocity of Projectile Motion^2-2*[g]*Height). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Square Root Function function(s).
Can the Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection be negative?
No, the Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection?
Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Velocity of Projectile at given Height above Point of Projection can be measured.
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