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The result of the gravitational force is that the object accelerates downward.
When that's combined with its constant horizontal speed, the object follows a
path that curves downward, and is actually a piece of a parabola.

In general, the motion of objects with some horizontal speed under the influence of
gravity is called "projectile" motion, because when the effect of air resistance is
ignored, it describes the motion of things like javelins, cannonballs, and burned-out
rockets. It's a favorite subject commonly found in elementary Algebra and Physics.

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What is it called when a satellite's inertia carries it forward while gravity pulls it downward?

This is known as orbital motion, where a satellite's forward velocity allows it to maintain its orbit while being continuously pulled towards the center of the Earth by gravity. This delicate balance between inertia and gravity keeps the satellite in a stable path around the planet.


What are two forces that oppose flight?

Gravity and drag are two forces that oppose flight. Gravity pulls the aircraft downward, while drag slows the aircraft's forward movement. Both forces must be overcome for an object to achieve and maintain flight.


Does a bottle thrown from a speeding car continue to move forward or instantly fall to the ground?

The bottle will continue to move forward due to inertia even after being thrown from a speeding car. It will follow a curved trajectory due to the combination of its forward speed and the downward pull of gravity.


Describe how gravity inertia and friction play a role in throwing a ball?

Gravity affects the trajectory of the ball by pulling it downward, causing it to follow a curved path. Inertia refers to the ball's resistance to changes in its state of motion, influencing how far the ball can travel. Friction between the ball and the air can slow down its speed and alter its trajectory.


How does inertia affect gravity?

Inertia does not affect gravity, these are two entirely separate things, even though they both are produced by the same thing, which is mass. Mass creates both inertia and gravity, but inertia and gravity do not affect each other.

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What is the result of the combination of an objects forward inertia and the downward pull of gravity on the object?

The result is friction.


Result of the combination of an object's forward inertia and the downward pull of gravity on the object?

The path that the object takes to either strike the ground or to orbit the body.


What is it called when a satellite's inertia carries it forward while gravity pulls it downward?

This is known as orbital motion, where a satellite's forward velocity allows it to maintain its orbit while being continuously pulled towards the center of the Earth by gravity. This delicate balance between inertia and gravity keeps the satellite in a stable path around the planet.


How does inertia and gravity combine to make the planets orbit the sun?

The sun's gravity is pulling the planets toward it and the planets inertia keeps them moving forward


Result of the combination of an objects forward inertia and the downward pull of gravity on the object?

If there is no forces acting, it will continue horizontally at constant velocity, while uniformly accelerating vertically down , the effect of this would trace a parabolic curve


What are two forces that oppose flight?

Gravity and drag are two forces that oppose flight. Gravity pulls the aircraft downward, while drag slows the aircraft's forward movement. Both forces must be overcome for an object to achieve and maintain flight.


Does a bottle thrown from a speeding car continue to move forward or instantly fall to the ground?

The bottle will continue to move forward due to inertia even after being thrown from a speeding car. It will follow a curved trajectory due to the combination of its forward speed and the downward pull of gravity.


What were the two factors Isaac Newton concluded that combined to keep the planets in orbit?

Isaac Newton concluded that the force of gravity and the forward motion of the planets combined to keep them in orbit around the Sun. The force of gravity pulls the planets towards the Sun, while the forward motion of the planets creates the centrifugal force that counteracts gravity, leading to stable orbits.


What two forces work together to keep the planets in orbit around the sun?

The two forces that work together to keep the planets in orbit around the sun are gravity and inertia.


What affects inertia?

Gravity affects inertia. The lower the gravity, the more inertia.


What two forces keep the moon and all other satellites in orbit around earth?

Gravity and inertia are the two forces that keep the moon and other satellites in orbit around Earth. Gravity pulls the moon towards Earth, while the moon's inertia keeps it moving forward in a curved path, resulting in a stable orbit.


If the moon did not have inertia as it travled around the earthwhat would happen?

If the moon suddenly decided to stop pusing forward (inertia), the balance between inertia and the earths gravity would cease and the moon would come crashing into us. :)