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Projectile Motion

Description:

Projectile motion refers to the curved path that an object follows when launched into the air and subject only to the force of gravity.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. The motion of an object through the air or space under the influence of gravity.
2. The mathematical study of the motion of objects that are thrown or launched into the air, including the angles, distances, and velocities involved.

Usages:

- In physics, projectile motion is a fundamental concept used to describe the motion of projectiles such as balls, bullets, or rockets.
- Projectile motion can be seen in various sports like basketball, where the path of a thrown ball follows a parabolic trajectory.
- Studying projectile motion can help engineers design and optimize the trajectory of projectiles, such as in ballistic missile systems.

Sample Sentences:

- The basketball player demonstrated perfect projectile motion as he shot the ball into the hoop from a distance.
- The physics class conducted an experiment on projectile motion, measuring the distance traveled and the time taken by the projectile.
- The military engineers calculated the ideal projectile motion for the missile to reach its target accurately.

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