curved trajectory
1trajectory — [trə jek′tə rē] n. pl. trajectories [ML trajectorius < L trajectus: see TRAJECT] 1. the curved path of something hurtling through space, esp. that of a projectile from the time it leaves the muzzle of the gun 2. Math. a) a curve or surface… …
2trajectory — tra|jec|to|ry [trəˈdʒektəri] n plural trajectories [Date: 1600 1700; : Modern Latin; Origin: trajectoria, from Latin trajectus, past participle of traicere to cause to cross , from trans ( TRANS ) + jacere to throw ] 1.) technical the curved path …
3trajectory — noun (C) technical the curved path of an object that is fired or thrown through the air …
4ballistic trajectory — noun the trajectory of an object in free flight • Syn: ↑ballistics • Derivationally related forms: ↑ballistic (for: ↑ballistics) • Hypernyms: ↑trajectory, ↑flight …
5Coriolis effect — For the psychophysical perception effect, see Coriolis effect (perception). Classical mechanics Newton s Second Law …
6mechanics — /meuh kan iks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on bodies and with motion, comprised of kinetics, statics, and kinematics. 2. (used with a sing. v.) the theoretical and practical application …
7Curling — Highest governing body World Curling Federation N …
8gradient wind — /wind/ a wind with a velocity and direction that are mathematically defined by the balanced relationship of the pressure gradient force to the centrifugal force and the Coriolis force: conceived as blowing parallel to isobars. Cf. geostrophic… …
9Lorentz force — This article is about the equation governing the electromagnetic force. For a qualitative overview of the electromagnetic force, see Electromagnetism. For magnetic force of one magnet on another, see force between magnets. Electromagnetism …
10Sniper — For other uses, see Sniper (disambiguation). Sniper US Army sniper team shooting from within a room in Afghanistan with M24 SWS, 19 October 2006. Occupation Names Sniper Activity …
