PROJECTILE

Projectile

A projectile is any object projected into space by the exertion of a force. Although any object in motion through space may be referred to as a projectile, the term more commonly refers to a ranged weapon. Mathematical equations of motion are used to analyze projectile trajectory.

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projectile

Noun

  1. an object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.
  2. any object propelled through space by the application of a force.

Adjective

  1. Projecting or impelling forward.
    a projectile force; a projectile weapon
  2. Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.
    projectile motion


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