Question

The trajectory of a projectile always ________________.

A) is a straight line, in the same direction as the initial velocity vector
B) follows a circular path
C) curves downward, below the initial velocity vector
D) at first goes up above the initial velocity vector and then curves down

Answer 1

C) curves downward, below the initial velocity vector

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

c) curves downward, below the initial velocity vector

Step-by-step explanation:

A projectile is usually launched from a height, where it is launched with an initial velocity. From that point the gravitational force begins to act on the projectile causing it to decay. As time passes, the projectile advances but its height decreases. So its trajectory is curved downward, below the initial velocity vector.