A projectile is an object upon which the only force acting is gravity. … A projectile is any object that once projected or dropped continues in motion by its own inertia and is influenced only by the downward force of gravity. By definition, a projectile has a single force that acts upon it – the force of gravity.

What is a projectile with example?

A projectile is the name given to any body which once thrown into space with some initial velocity moves thereafter under the influence of gravity alone without being propelled by any engine or fuel. … Examples of projectile motion: a A javelin thrown try an athlete. b A soccer ball being kicked.

What are the 3 types of projectile motion?

• Types of Projectile Motion :
• (1) Oblique projectile motion.
• (2) Horizontal projectile motion.
• (3) Projectile motion on an inclined plane.