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# Projectile Simulation
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This project simulates the motion of a projectile with air resistance.
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## Installation
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1. Clone this repository.
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2. Install the required packages using pip:
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```shell
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pip install -r requirements.txt
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```
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## Usage
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Run the `main.py` script:
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```shell
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python main.py
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```
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Or alternatively, with your own parameters:
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```shell
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python main.py --g 9.8 --C_d 0.02 --v_init 150 --theta 45 --h_init 20 --dt 0.01 --t_end 10
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```
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### Arguments
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- `--g`: The acceleration due to gravity in m/s^2. Default is 9.81.
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- `--C_d`: The drag coefficient. Default is 0.01.
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- `--v_init`: The initial velocity in m/s. Default is 100.
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- `--theta`: The launch angle in degrees. Default is 180.
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- `--h_init`: The launch height in meters. Default is 10.
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- `--dt`: The time step in seconds. Default is 0.01.
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- `--t_end`: The total time of the simulation in seconds. Default is 10.
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## Testing
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Tests can be invoked by simply running `pytest` in the directory. If you are contributing something new to the program, do make sure
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that it is appropriately tested in `test_main.py`.
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