Car Jump Distance Calculator
Calculate car jump distance using projectile motion physics. Includes advanced options for air drag and vehicle rotation effects.
Jump Parameters
Enter vehicle and ramp parameters to calculate jump distance
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
Jump Results
Enter parameters and click Calculate to see results.
Understanding Car Jump Physics
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