Enter the initial velocity of the golf ball and the launch angle into the calculator to determine the maximum height the golf ball will reach.
Golf Ball Height Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the maximum height of a golf ball.
H = (V₀ * sin(θ))² / (2 * g)
Variables:
- H is the maximum height the golf ball reaches (meters)
- V₀ is the initial velocity of the golf ball (meters per second)
- θ is the launch angle (degrees)
- g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²)
To calculate the maximum height, square the initial velocity of the golf ball multiplied by the sine of the launch angle, then divide by twice the acceleration due to gravity.
What is Golf Ball Height?
Golf ball height refers to the maximum vertical distance a golf ball reaches during its flight after being struck by a golf club. This height is influenced by the initial velocity of the ball and the angle at which it is launched. Understanding the height a golf ball can reach is important for golfers to optimize their shots for different situations on the golf course.
How to Calculate Golf Ball Height?
The following steps outline how to calculate the maximum height of a golf ball.
- First, determine the initial velocity of the golf ball (V₀) in meters per second.
- Next, determine the launch angle (θ) in degrees.
- Convert the launch angle from degrees to radians by multiplying by π/180.
- Use the formula H = (V₀ * sin(θ))² / (2 * g) to calculate the maximum height (H).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Initial velocity of the golf ball (V₀) = 50 m/s
Launch angle (θ) = 45 degrees
