How do I simulate an elevator drop?

Open this page and use the live Projectile Range Kit tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive an elevator drop from your own measurements.

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Projectile Range Kit for an elevator drop

Simulate an elevator drop live in your browser. This runs the real Projectile Range Kit solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Projectile Motion StudioLive

ballistics with air drag

Controls

Launch a projectile and see how angle, speed, and air resistance shape the arc.

Presets

Launch angle (°)

Launch speed

Air drag

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Data Inspector

Range46.1 m

Max height16.1 m

Drag modelquadratic

Governing equation

\overset{v}{˙}_{x} = - 0.02 v v_{x}, \overset{v}{˙}_{y} = - 30 - 0.02 v v_{y}

Reading this result: With this much air drag the range-optimal angle falls below 45° (toward ~35°), and the descent is steeper than the climb.

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About this simulation

The full Projectile Range Kit tool models an elevator drop with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate an elevator drop?: Open this page and use the live Projectile Range Kit tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive an elevator drop from your own measurements.