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Trajectory

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

The path followed by an object in motion under the influence of gravity. It is determined by the initial velocity and launch angle.

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