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Background
Background
In a MATLAB course, I developed a program to calculate the total mechanical energy of a projectile.
User Interface
User Interface
The program will display a message explaining its purpose and ask the user if they want to continue. If the user agrees, they will be prompted to input the mass, speed, and launch angle of the projectile. The program will then use these values to calculate the maximum height and total mechanical energy at that height, and display the results.
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MATLAB Program
To begin, the program clears the screen before providing an explanation of its function and the necessary input required to generate accurate results. Afterward, the program will ask the user whether they wish to continue or not.
After the user agrees to continue, the program will request the three necessary inputs and apply them to the relevant formulas to produce the results. These results, the maximum height and total mechanical energy at that height, will then be displayed for the user.
If the user chooses not to continue, the program will provide a closing prompt before terminating itself in three seconds.
In the event that the user inputs an unrecognized command, the program will request that they restart the program and enter only 'Y' or 'N' in the future.
What I Learned
This project gave me experience in using MATLAB to create programs that solve complex equations. Using the knowledge gained in the class, I developed a reliable code that accurately calculates the total mechanical energy of a projectile, factoring in variables such as mass, speed, and launch angle.
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