projectile

(noun)

Any object propelled through space by the application of a force.

Related Terms

  • conical
  • ballistics

Examples of projectile in the following topics:

  • Scientific Applications of Quadratic Functions

    • The maximum height of a projectile launched directly upwards can also be calculated from a quadratic relationship.
    • The same maximum height of a projectile launched directly upwards can be found using the time at the projectile's peak ($t_h$):
  • Applications of the Parabola

    • The parabolic trajectory of projectiles was discovered experimentally in the 17th century by Galileo, who performed experiments with balls rolling on inclined planes.
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