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Projectile Motion

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Projectile motion refers to the curved path that an object follows when it is thrown or launched into the air. It is influenced by both horizontal and vertical components of motion.