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What is projectile motion?
Projectile motion is the form of motion experienced by an object projected in a gravitational field, moving along a curved path under the action of gravity only.
What did Galileo show about the curved path of objects in projectile motion?
Galileo showed that the curved path of objects in projectile motion is a parabola.
In what special case is the curved path of objects in projectile motion a straight line?
The curved path of objects in projectile motion is a straight line when it is thrown directly upward or downward.
What is the study of such motions called?
The study of such motions is called ballistics.
What is the only force of mathematical significance actively exerted on an object in projectile motion?
The only force of mathematical significance actively exerted on an object in projectile motion is gravity, which acts downward.
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