The force of gravity

 Force of gravity formula

Abbreviations

ej
 Unit vector, opposite to the direction of the acceleration of gravity 
FG
 The force of gravity

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Explanation

The force of gravity is proportional to the mass of the projectile and the local acceleration of gravity. The force is directed towards the center of the earth and attacks at the CG.
The force of gravity is responsible for the bending of the trajectory.

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