Similar to the stone example, once the hammer or discus is released, it continues moving in the direction it was moving at the time of release due to its inertia. The object maintains its velocity and direction unless acted upon by an external force.
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The hammer or discus continues moving in the direction it was released due to inertia, as described by Newton’s first law of motion. Once launched, the object maintains its velocity unless acted upon by an external force. Thus, it follows a straight path unless redirected by air resistance or other forces.