Have any of us ever wondered about the physics behind a cannonball soaring through the air, or a baseball being thrown? Both follow a beautiful, predictable path known as a parabola.

This time, simulation motion, called projectile motion, is governed by just a few fundamental principles: initial velocity, launch angle, and the omnipresent force of gravity.

In this interactive simulation, we can control the conditions of a projectile launch and immediately see how these changes affect its flight.

Therefore, we will explore:
** Initial Speed (Velocity) **: How fast the object is moving at the moment it leaves the launcher.
*Launch Angle*: The angle at which the object is launched relative to the horizontal ground.
*Mass*: The amount of matter in the object. (We will discuss its surprising role in ideal projectile motion!)
*Gravity (g)*: The acceleration due to gravity pulling the object downwards.
*Horizontal Motion (X-axis)*: Assuming no air resistance, the horizontal speed remains constant.
*Vertical Motion (Y-axis)*: The vertical speed changes due to gravity.
*Range*: The total horizontal distance the object travels before landing.
*Maximum Height*: The highest point the object reaches during its flight.
*Time of Flight*: The total time the object spends in the air. Adjust the sliders below, hit "Fire," and watch the physics unfold!

Try to hit the target, or explore how different parameters create wildly different paths.