Ballistic Pendulum Calculator
Find projectile speed v = (m+M)√(2gh)/m from pendulum rise.
Input Data
Input Projectile mass m.
kg
Input Pendulum mass M.
kg
Input Rise height h.
m
Results
100.0188m/s
v = (m+M)√(2gh)/m = 100.0188 m/s
At a glance:Ballistic Pendulum Calculator: enter parameters to compute results; complements related calculators.
Formula
v = (m+M)√(2gh) / m
post-collision speed u = √(2gh); momentum m v = (m+M) u
How to Use
- Enter projectile mass m and pendulum mass M.
- Enter rise height h.
- Get projectile speed v.
Case Studies
10 g projectile lifts 1 kg pendulum by 5 cm
v ≈ 100 m/s.
FAQ
Assumptions?
Perfectly inelastic collision, negligible string mass, g=9.80665 m/s².
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References
Content review: Calculatorism Science Team. Formula and numeric tests verified; results for reference only.