Projectile
A projectile is something that is propelled, fired or thrown. A projectile is an object that is thrown near the surface of earth. The only forces acting on a projectile are gravity and air friction. Gravity is what causes the projectile to move in the shape of a parabola.
Different Types of paths of Projectiles
An object dropped straight down.
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An object thrown straight up.
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An object thrown up and forwards.
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