SOMETIMES, DO YOU JUST FEEL LIKE THROWING SOMETHING?
- Bob Pickle
- Oct 8, 2022
- 5 min read
Updated: Feb 16, 2023
Well then, this blog is perfect for you! We present.. THE BEST TRAJECTORIES!!!
In this article, we'll be talking about many fun ways to throw things, including a step-by-step guide, the physics behind it (scary formulas) and finally what you can use to throw!!
Well then, before we get started, let's do a quick vote:
What is the best object to throw?
Wallets fr
Narwhals
A ball
Ri-yen and Simone
Now, here's an amazing step-by-step guide on how to throw things!
Note: there are different types of defenestration, depending on the object being thrown.
Firstly, let's explore where we can throw these objects:
TRAJECTORY #1
Across two balconies of the same level
This trajectory is the easiest! It's recommended for starters if it's your first time trying out trajectories. All you need are two balconies that are across from each other and relatively near to each other, preferably on the same level. These are very easy to find in schools!
There are only 3 simple steps for this trajectory:
Ask your friend to stand on the balcony opposite yours. It works better if the balconies are directly opposite each other, not diagonal.
Prepare your object to throw it across
3. Make sure the friend standing on the other side catches it AND IT DOESNT LAND ON
A ROOF
There! It's that simple!!! Now all you have to do is repeat!
Note: diagonal balconies are okay to use too!
They are easier and are for beginners especially! That way, you can adjust your throwing distance, so it is more comfortable for you!
TRAJECTORY #2
From a higher floor to a lower floor
Now this trajectory is slightly harder to master than the other one, and the probability of your wallet or other valuables landing on a roof is higher so you need to be careful when performing this.
Here are the steps of the trajectory!
Make sure that there are no people below you when throwing this or they could get seriously hurt if it lands on their heads.
BEWARE OF THAT ROOF OR YOU WILL GET SCOLDED BADLY
After you've made sure there's no one there and you're sure to not throw it on the roof, follow steps 1-3 of trajectory #1
If you would like to know the physics behind throwing objects and how hard you should throw it in order to get the best results, view our collapsible lists below!!
If you prefer throwing wallets like us, be sure to check out our store where you can buy some of the best quality wallets!
TRAJECTORY #3
Down a flight of stairs
This is actually very simple, but if you like a challenge, you can also throw the object up a flight of stairs instead.
Now, there's really no need to provide the easy steps anymore, we've already told you all the preparations during the previous trajectory explanations. However, we only have one more suggestion:
While performing this, make sure there's no one on the staircase except for your friend who will be catching the object
Now, you know what to do! Repeat steps 1-3 stated in trajectory #1!
Here is a short video on how to perform a stairs trajectory!
If you ever feel like you want to be cool, or just want something to fly with little effort, just throw it downwards! Your wallet really flies, so be careful and don't harm your friend!
WATCH THIS VIDEO IT HIGHLIGHTS ANOTHER HIDDEN STAR IN THE VIDEO ABOVE!!!
OI SIMONE CENSORED THIS ONE
TRAJECTORY #4
(This is the last one I swear)
Vertically downwards
This trajectory is the most dangerous, especially for the person who must catch the object. This is a demonstration of freefall motion, and you could get hurt quite badly due to gravity. It is recommended that you try all the other trajectories first before attempting this one.
There are 3 steps in this trajectory that you must follow closely:
The person catching the freefalling object should not position themselves directly underneath where the object is dropped. Instead they should reach out their hands.
When catching the object, lift up your hands above your head before you catch it.
If you are too scared of freefalling objects, it is best to not try to catch it and instead let it hit the floor.
Lastly, this trajectory is mostly for SOFT OBJECTS. For example, soft toys and plushies are great choices! However, remember to ask the owner if you can do that if it is not yours!
Once again, 4 totally equals 3
Great! That's about all the trajectories we have for you now!!
Now, let's move on to the next section...
WHAT CAN I THROW?
Not sure what to throw? Worry not! We have prepared 3 sections on different types of objects you can throw! If you would like to know the physics on how to obtain the optimum trajectories for each type of object listed below, you could browse the below categories! The objects we've given detailed summaries about are wallets, soft toys and humans. If you would like to try out trajectories with any of these objects, click to expand the lists!
Throwing wallets
Now, here is a quick guide on how to throw wallets!
This has been advised by the ducks who live in royal tea shops in Germany.
Since wallets are small projectiles, we do not need to throw them as hard in order for them to travel far.
F = ma
Hence if m is lower, for the same acceleration of the object, F is lower. PHYSICS 100
vf² = vi² + 2a∆x
Now if the place you would like to throw is 20 meters away, for example, and your wallet weighs 0.100 kg, and you want it to fly with an acceleration of 1.5m/s²,
vf = 7.7 m/s (2s.f.)
F = 0.15N (2s.f.)
(take gravity and air resistance to be negligible)
As you can see, we are completely sure our calculations are 100% accurate and the formulas used are all used very correctly.
Now, let us move on to 3 steps to maximize the experience throwing wallets
Make sure your wallet has less coins in it (this is to prevent coins from rolling out of your wallet mid air)
Throw your wallet with an approximate force of 0.5N for best experience and to prevent overshooting. (NOTE: if the destination of the projectile is farther than 30 meters you should use 2-5N of force to throw it)
UNDERSHOOTING IS BETTER THAN OVERSHOOTING. If overshooting, it could land somewhere unwanted or unreachable(like a roof) that could cause you serious trouble.
Throwing stuffed animals
WARNING: DO NOT PERFORM TRAJECTORIES WITH THESE OBJECTS IF THE STUFFED TOY BELONGS TO YOUR FRIEND!
Now, if you have a soft toy you don't mind sacrificing for this cause, by all means, go ahead and throw it!
So, you might be wondering: since they have about the same mass, shouldn't the physics of throwing wallets and throwing stuffed animals be the same?
Well, you might think that, but unfortunately the physics is slightly different, and this is why:
Stuffed toys have different shapes than wallets. In general, most stuffed animals have lots of appendages which makes it a lot less aerodynamic than the somewhat streamlined shape of the wallet.
Hence, we must throw it slightly differently, and it's a bit harder to aim.
Stuffed toys are also less dense than wallets, hence there is higher air resistance acting on the stuffed toys per unit mass.
Now, ignoring all gravitational and other significant forces, let's calculate how hard we should throw it for it to fly 20m across a balcony:
F = ma
vf² = vi² + 2a∆x
Now if you want the final speed of the object to be 7.75 m/s², and we assume the mass of the stuffed toy is 1kg (it is preferable to use bigger soft toys), then using that information, we can easily calculate the acceleration and hence the force(vi²=0):
vf² = 60
a = 60/(2∆x)
= 1.5 m/s²
F = ma
= 1.5N
Hence, the force required is slightly larger for a stuffed toy since they are heavier and larger!! Wowwwwwwwwwww couldn't have guessed that
(Once again, as you can see, our physics workings are 100% helpful) If you're wondering how we even managed to get into NUSH, answer is at the bottom of the article!
Here are some things to watch out for when throwing them:
If the stuffed toy belongs to your friend, DO NOT LAND IT ON A ROOF. That's a sure way to make them mad at you forever. Even if it's your soft toy, landing it on a roof is still very bad.
Try your best to catch it. Stuffed toys are meant for you to sleep with (NO REFERENCES), and hence you shouldn't get it dirty. You shouldn't even be bringing it to school!
Since it's softer, it won't be as painful when t lands on someone's head but STILL BE CAREFFUL.
Throwing humans
Have you ever had a teacher you really despised? (ok pls don't do it fr you'll get more than expelled) Then this section is perfect for you!!
However, it is highly illegal so we've hidden the info quite well. If you really wanna know how to throw humans, we'll tell you how, but you must follow our instructions exactly.
IF YOU'RE ON A COMPUTER
Press control + A to see
IF YOUR'E ON A PHONE
Double tap and extend the blue section for about one paragraph.
Now, if you're interested in throwing humans, you can read a related post on defenestration! Scroll to the bottom of this collapsible list to find the button!
No?
You wanna keep reading??
Wow you really want this info don't you
Oh well I tried to get rid of you
NOW BE WARNED. VIEW THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
THE ART OF THROWING HUMANS-EXPLAINED
So, you wanna read this huh? Oh well. We're just gonna give you the quick physics and advise you to NEVER DO THIS TO ANYONE
So. With the previous formulas stated in throwing wallets and soft toys, we can calculate how hard we must throw a 48 kg human if their acceleration is 1.5 m/s². (once again we are ignoring gravity)
f = 144N
Sounds way too little doesn't it
By right, if gravity is taken into account, it should be closer to 1440N
Now, remember when throwing humans, it is preferable that they are not still alive
Throwing SANI-TEA
SIKE YOU DON'T HAVE ANY >:)
What? Not happy with the options we gave you on what to throw????? Well then, maybe you could suggest some?? Click the let's chat button!
Okayyyy now as promised... here is your defenestration article!!
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Thank you so much for reading this!!
You have now reached the end of our trajectory article. But wait!! (the expert)
We can't take all the credit! This article wasn't written completely on our own you know!
We had the help of many
experts (yep, the same ones from the royal tea shops) to help us write this article.
Now before you ask about the horrible physics formulas scattered throughout the post, yes we are horrible at physics, but we had no choice but to put it there.
Why? You may ask.
Because this article was sponsored by Brilliant.org. (and they made us use formulas)
Brilliant is an online collaborative learning platform where you can learn things such as math, science, technology, engineering, and most importantly, the PHYSICS OF TRAJECTORIES.
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Yay! Now, you know how to throw things! Now, what are you going to do with all this powerful knowledge?
Below are a few useful ways of using your knowledge on trajectories:
DOING A STATISTICS SURVEY
If you'd like to do this, but you're not quite sure on how to proceed, you can refer to a very professional mathematics statistic survey we did on maskfishing a while back!
<<< STATISTICS SURVEY
You just need 30 or more data sets and a few study selections to be able to create the best graphs and an amazing report!
THROWING SOMETHING ON A ROOF
If you picked this option, we are proud of you! All you need is an object you don't mind losing and the guts to throw it! Sure, performing the trajectories in this article is a good idea, but if you wanna go the extra mile, you should follow in our footsteps and try throwing something onto a roof!
WARNING: MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO TEACHERS AND THE OBJECT BEING THROWN ONTO THE ROOF IS NOT A VALUABLE
Now, what are you waiting for? You can try it out right now!
TRY OUT THE TRAJECTORIES
Well, we are glad you wanna listen to us! So, the first trajectory we recommend beginners like you to do is trajectory #1, which, if you don't recall, was across 2 balconies on the same floor. Watch the below video for an example!
COMING SOON ONCE WE GET RID OF THE BLOOPERS
NOTHING
If you really wanna do this, we only have 1 thing left to say to you:
SHAME ON YOU.
Aaaas promised, here is why we got into NUSH!
HAHA ONLY THE WORTHY CAN READ IT
FIND IT IF YOU CAN!!
(no defaming nush it is the best) If u wanna know, we managed to get into NUSH cause we are just amazing <3
ILY BOB