Once released, the hammer or discus moves tangentially to the point of release, following a straight path determined by its velocity and the angle at which it was released. This motion continues until external forces such as gravity and air resistance alter its trajectory.
Once released, the hammer or discus moves tangentially to the point of release, following a straight path determined by its velocity and the angle at which it was released. This motion continues until external forces such as gravity and air resistance alter its trajectory.