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 16th Century

Date

16th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_367

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (2,8Mb) / 18,9in x 12,3in / 5673 x 3697 (300dpi)

Keywords

BCE Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Trajectory Cannon Ball Ball Mortar Parabolic Arc Circular Arc Physics History of Physics Science Scientific History of Science Ancient Ancient Greek Ancient Greece Greek Greece Philosopher Scientist 16th Century BC BCE