As can be seen in the animation, the cannonball follows a parabolic path. As the cannonball falls, it undergoes a downward acceleration. A downward moving cannonball which is gaining speed is said to have a downward acceleration.
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How is projectile motion described?
Projectile motion is the motion of an object projected vertically upward into the air and moving under the influence of gravity. Projectile motion is the motion of an object projected horizontally into the air and moving independently of gravity.
How would you describe the motion of the two balls?
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