Find definitions of key concepts in the science of projectile motion, several equations, and some lab and lesson plans.

Museum describes some of its exhibits that demonstrate the phenomenon of projectile motion.

Shares a German patent for the process and installation of creating a gravity field.

Watch an animation illustrating what happens to a cannonball after its thrown from atop a cliff. Includes an easy-to-follow explanation.

Java applet illustrates some properties of projectile motion including resulting parabolas and ellipses.

Find an overview about the branch of projectile physics. Covers interior, exterior and terminal ballistics.

Lengthy article details kinetics, vectors, energy and dynamics. Find out about the contributions made by Galileo, Newton and Einstein.

Briefly introduces the field of study concerned with objects traveling beyond the speed of sound.

Defines this term describing an object's linear motion, and discusses how it is measured. Includes links to related topics.

Three essays include equations and illustrations describing horizontal, angled and bi-level projectile motion.

Animated illustration demonstrates what happens to a cannonball that is fired from a cliff in a non-linear motion. Includes a basic explanation.

Learn about the fundamentals of mechanics with this comic book lesson. Topics covered include motion, forces, and impulse and momentum.

Learn how to perform a series of physics demonstrations centered around motion. The examples include a bowling ball pendulum and a come-back can.

Irreverent look at the science of projectile motion uses some animated projectile babies to illustrate the concepts involved.

Introduction to the concept of projectile motion offers definitions and lessons on how to determine flight times and heights.

Extensive lesson in projectile motion includes a look at its history, some formulas that describe it and an interactive test.

Comprehensive physics tutorial offers this section focused on projectile motion. Includes graphs, equations and interactive questions.

Java applet illustrates the projectile motion involved in exploding fireworks. Includes links to other applets and equations.

QuickTime animation demonstrates why a thrown object aimed at a falling object will always hit its target.

"If you throw a ball, what type of mathematical curve does it follow?" Answers include explanations and graphs. Learn how to pitch curveballs

Essay and animations describe why a satellite, a projectile, never falls into the earth, but instead falls around it.

Test out an interactive demo of an educational applet that illustrates the velocity and acceleration of a ball rolling on a ramp.

Lesson uses ice skating as a jumping point in understanding physics and projectile motion. Includes video clips and animated illustrations.

Physics problem illustrates what happens if two cannons are fired simultaneously at each other. Try to solve the problems with the hint provided.

Basic introduction to projectile motion offering clear definitions and some useful equations. Further lessons go into kinetics and Newton's laws.

Applet demonstrates ballistics. Users can change the angle, velocity, windage, density or gravitational acceleration to perfect the results.