Challenge 09 of 09

Air Resistance Model

Simulation that compares drag-free model (purple) with a model taking into account air resistance (red). Here air resistance is modelled as being directly proportional to velocity2, surface area, air density; and indirectly proportional to mass.

Drag-free modelAir resistance

Launch conditions

Speed:

Angle:

Gravity (Nkg-1):

Height (m):

Mass (kg):

Surface Area (m2):

Air Density (kgm-3):