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What is projectile motion?
Projectile motion is a form of motion experienced by an object or particle that is projected in a gravitational field and moves along a curved path under the action of gravity only.
What shape does the curved path of objects in projectile motion form?
The curved path of objects in projectile motion forms a parabola.
What is the study of such motions called?
The study of such motions is called ballistics.
What force is actively exerted on the object in projectile motion?
The only force of mathematical significance that is actively exerted on the object is gravity.
What type of trajectory does a ballistic missile follow?
A ballistic missile follows a ballistic trajectory.
Test your knowledge of projectile motion, the curved path followed by an object projected into the air. Learn about the factors affecting projectile motion and its mathematical calculations.
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