Question

Which of the following are examples of projectile motion?

check all that apply
A. a basketball being shot toward the basket
B. a bowling ball rolling down the lane
C. a dog running along a sidewalk
D. a baseball hit for a home run

Answer 1

Answer: A. a basketball being shot toward the basket

Explanation: The definition of projectile motion is the motion of an object thrown or projected into the air, subject to only the acceleration of gravity. So, the basketball is the object being thrown and the person throwing the ball is aiming it to go into the basket making that the path of trajectory. Hope that makes sense and helps!