Example engineering calculations
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Projectile Motion Calculator
Calculating the range of a projectile
Projectile Motion Range
Range, maximum height and flight time of a projectile launched over level ground.
Kinetic Energy
Translational kinetic energy of a moving mass.
Gravitational Potential Energy
Potential energy gained by raising a mass through a height.
Linear Momentum
Linear momentum of a moving body from its mass and velocity.
Work Done by a Force
Mechanical work done by a constant force over a distance.
Simple Pendulum Period
Oscillation period of a simple pendulum from its length.
Hooke’s Law Spring Force
Restoring force of a linear spring at a given deflection.
Centripetal Force
Inward force needed to keep a mass moving on a circular path.
Newtonian Gravitation Force
Gravitational attraction between two masses.
Density of a Material
Density of an object from its mass and volume.
Lever Mechanical Advantage
Load a lever can lift and its mechanical advantage from the arm lengths.
Newton’s Second Law (Acceleration)
Acceleration of a body from the net force and its mass.
Weight from Mass
Weight (gravitational force) of a mass under gravity.
Friction Force
Maximum dry friction force from the normal force and friction coefficient.
Angular Velocity from Rotational Speed
Angular velocity in radians per second from the rotational speed.
Wavelength from Frequency
Wavelength of a wave from its speed and frequency.
Heat Engine Net Work
Net work output of a heat engine from the heat taken in and rejected.
Snell’s Law Refraction
Refraction angle of light passing between two media.
Thin Lens Image Distance
Image distance of a thin lens from its focal length and object distance.
Impulse of a Force
Impulse delivered by a force acting for a time, equal to the momentum change.
Free-Fall Distance
Distance fallen from rest under gravity in a given time.
Final Velocity (Constant Acceleration)
Final velocity of a body under constant acceleration.
Velocity from Distance (Constant Acceleration)
Final velocity after accelerating over a distance.