Shape of Projectile: Elliptical Equation

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Can we derive the equation of a projectile to be elliptical.
 
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This is a very vague question. You need to be more specific.

In general, I see no reason what a projectile's shape should even BE elliptical, much less be "derivable" as such. I really have no idea what you are talking about.
 

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