What is the term for the curved, parabolic path that an object follows when thrown, launched, or otherwise projected near the surface of the earth?

The term for the curved, parabolic path that an object follows when thrown, launched, or otherwise projected near the surface of the Earth is a projectile motion. A projectile is any object that is given an initial velocity, and then follows a path determined entirely by gravity. Hope this answers the question.

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