An object moving in a curved path affected only by gravity is called a projectile.

Here's why:

* Projectile motion is a specific type of motion where the only force acting on an object is gravity.

* This means the object's path is a parabola, which is a curved shape.

Examples of projectiles include:

* A ball thrown in the air

* A cannonball fired from a cannon

* A rocket launched into space (after its engines stop firing)