It is instructive to show in graphical form the application
of equation (1) to the ¯ ight of a shot. Figure 3
shows the eþect of changes in release angle on the ¯ ight
distance of the shot. Curves are shown for a range of
release speeds, from a value that produces a modest
¯ ight distance to a value slightly greater than that produced
by a world-class shot-putter