Question

what determines the path that an object in projectile motion follows? (ignore air resistance)
○ gravity only
○ inertia only
○ gravity and inertia
○ neither gravity nor inertia

Explanation:

Projectile motion (ignoring air resistance) has two components: horizontal motion, which is maintained by inertia (Newton's first law, no horizontal force acts so velocity stays constant), and vertical motion, which is accelerated downward by gravity. Together, these two factors define the curved parabolic path of the projectile.

Answer:

gravity and inertia