Question

What is the term for the curved, parabolic path that an object follows when thrown, launched, or otherwise projected near the surface of the Earth? ...?

Answer 1

The term for the curved, parabolic path that an object follows when thrown, launched, or otherwise projected near the surface of the Earth is a projectile motion. A projectile is any object that is given an initial velocity, and then follows a path determined entirely by gravity. Hope this answers the question.