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A missile that is guided only during its brief powered phase and then follows classical mechanics is called a:
ACruise missile
BHoming torpedo
CGuided shell
DBallistic missile
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Ballistic missile
After the powered phase its course is governed by gravity alone, which defines a ballistic missile.
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