Projectiles launched at an angle is when something is moving away and horizontal from the earths surface. When I hockey puck is shot it makes it a projectile. a projectile is something moving and projectile motion is the movement of the projectile. this is related to hockey because shooting a puck it makes it a projectile. when a puck is shot it has a upward and horizontal acceleration. this makes it easier for the player to score because the puck is lifted off the ice. 1. if a puck is shot at a 20 degree angle and is moving 75mph how long will it taker for it to get 2 feet off the ice? 2. which of the following is a projectile launched at a angle? a. a rocket b. a golf ball c. a air hockey puck A. B