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Launch arc. Muzzle speed at 14 m/s. Predicted range 19.68 m, Required range 96 m. Currently predicted range is short by 76.324 m.TUNINGRANGE 19.68 m14 M/S
t = 0.0s

Predicted range

19.68m

Required range

96m

14 m/s

Launch arc. Muzzle speed at 14 m/s. Predicted range 19.68 m, Required range 96 m. Currently predicted range is short by 76.324 m.

What has to balanceR=v02sin⁡2θgR = \frac{v_0^2\sin 2\theta}{g}

What is happening

You take control of a line-throwing gun firing a rescue rope across a river.

Every shot falls short of the far bank 96 m away. The launcher is locked at 40°, and the muzzle speed is set too low.