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ballistic trajectory

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The trajectory traced after the propulsive force is terminated and the body is acted upon only by gravity and aerodynamic drag.
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Noun1.ballistic trajectory - the trajectory of an object in free flight
ballistics
trajectory, flight - the path followed by an object moving through space
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