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What is projectile motion?

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Projectile motion is a form of motion in which an object (called a projectile) is thrown near the earth's surface, and it moves along a curved path under the action of gravity only. The only force of significance that acts on the object is gravity, which acts downward to cause a downward acceleration.

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