Range of the projectile

Definition

The range of the projectile is the horizontal distance covered by an object in projectile motion, from its initial position to where it lands.

Analogy

Imagine shooting a basketball towards a hoop. The range is like the distance between you and the hoop when the ball finally goes through the net. It's how far horizontally the ball traveled before hitting its target.

Related terms

Horizontal Velocity: The horizontal velocity is the constant speed at which an object moves horizontally during projectile motion.

Angle of Projection: The angle of projection refers to the angle at which an object is launched into projectile motion with respect to the horizontal axis.

Trajectory: The trajectory represents the path followed by an object in projectile motion, taking into account both vertical and horizontal components of its motion.