Car Jump Distance Calculator
Calculate the distance a car can jump based on speed, angle, and ramp characteristics for stunt planning and physics analysis
Basic Formula:Projectile motion with initial velocity v₀ at angle α
Range:R = v₀ₓ × t_f, where t_f is flight time to landing height
Enter parameters and clickCalculateto see results.
Projectile Motion Basics
Car jumps follow projectile motion principles. The vehicle becomes a projectile once it leaves the ramp, with initial velocity components determined by speed and ramp angle.
Example Calculation
Given:h₀ = 1.5 m, hₗ = 0.5 m, α = 10°, speed = 90 km/h (25.0 m/s)
Calculation:
v₀ₓ = 25.0 × cos(10°) ≈ 24.6 m/s
v₀ᵧ = 25.0 × sin(10°) ≈ 4.34 m/s
t_f = (4.34 + √(4.34² + 2×9.81×1.0)) / 9.81 ≈ 1.33 s
Range = 24.6 × 1.33 ≈ 32.7 m
Advanced Effects
- Air Drag:Reduces range and increases flight time due to quadratic drag force
- Car Rotation:Vehicle pitch affects landing attitude and stability
- Safety Note:This is an educational model - real stunts require professional engineering
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