Title

The trajectory of a cannon ball shown as a parabolic path rather than a circular arc

Caption

Engraving depicting the trajectory of a cannon ball shown as a parabolic path rather than a circular arc. Dated 17th Century

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_400

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (1,0Mb) / 20,1in x 11,6in / 6031 x 3477 (300dpi)

Keywords

17th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Trajectory Cannon Ball Ball Mortar Parabolic Arc Circular Arc Physics History of Physics Science Scientific History of Science 17th Century