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Classical Mechanics

Time of Flight

The total duration a projectile spends in the air from launch until returning to its landing elevation.

Governing formula T = (2 v0 sin θ) / g
SI unit s

In depth

Time of flight depends strictly on the vertical launch velocity component (v0 sin θ) and local gravitational acceleration.

Examples in the real world

Calculating how long a punted football stays airborne before landing.