The path described by a projectile represents a:

Explanation

When a particle is thrown obliquely near the earth's surface, it moves along a curved path under constant acceleration. This curved path is known as a projectile, and the motion is called projectile motion. In a projectile motion, there are two simultaneous independent rectilinear motions: along the x-axis (horizontal motion) with uniform velocity and along the y-axis (vertical motion) with uniform acceleration. This combination results in a parabolic path, making Option B, 'Parabola,' the correct answer. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because the path of a projectile does not form a hyperbola, circle, or straight line.