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Can a bullet fired straight up in the air kill someone on the ground when it comes back down?
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How long till a bullet loses momentum?
It starts to lose momentum the second it comes out of the barrel. It depends on where you shot it when the momentum is totally depleted (if you shoot straight up or parallel to the ground).
What happens to a bullet when the shot is to the air?
Very basically, every bullet fired up or at an angle comes down SOMEWHERE. It may come down and hit the ground, a house, some other structure, a person, etc. Don't know if you meant anything beyond that.
What is grouding?
Water that comes comes from a well or water that comes from the ground
Does a bullet shot from a gun undergo any acceleration after it leaves the barrel?
No- or minimal at best. Acceleration of the bullet comes from gas expanding inside the barrel, pushing the bullet. Once it leaves the barrel, (or within a VERY short distance) gas is no longer pushing, and acceleration stops, and bullet begins to slow from air resistance.
Why can a small mass such asa bullet kill a personwhen fired from a gun?
Simple answer, it makes a hole and the blood all comes out the hole. More detailed answer, a fired bullet carries a lot of energy, destroys tissues and structures along its path and causes traumatic injury.
How long till a bullet loses momentum?
It starts to lose momentum the second it comes out of the barrel. It depends on where you shot it when the momentum is totally depleted (if you shoot straight up or parallel to the ground).
If you shoot a gun will the bullet hit you in the head when it comes down?
I assume what you are asking is "if you shoot a gun straight up in the air will the bullet come down at the point where it was shot from". The answer to that question is NO, the rotation of the earth will move the point of impact.
What is th purpose of rifling a gun barrel?
Rifling a gun barrel causes the bullet to spin when it comes out. This makes the bullet fly more straight and greatly improves accuracy. Much like a spinning football spirals.
Does a bullet projected into the sky return at the same velocity it left?
Yes, it does, and it can do damage when it hits. No bullet shot from any gun comes even remotely close to going far enough to go into orbit.
What is the mixture called when crude oil and petroleum come straight from the ground?
"Petroleum" products are distilled from crude oil, so what comes out of the ground is crude oil.
What happens to a bullet when the shot is to the air?
Very basically, every bullet fired up or at an angle comes down SOMEWHERE. It may come down and hit the ground, a house, some other structure, a person, etc. Don't know if you meant anything beyond that.
What is the purpose of a muzzle on a gun?
That is where the bullet comes out of the gun.
Where can candidates benefit from the popularity of another candidate?
One term is "bullet voting", because the voter goes straight down the line of candidates just like a bullet from a gun. Another term is "line voting", which comes from the same concept but also has the connotation of voting the entire line of candidates.
How does a football team moving ground affect the environment?
It affects the environment because when a football team moves ground they leave all of there waste and the building for the ground stays there until someone comes and demolishes it.
What is the highest caliber bullet?
The highest caliber bullet commonly used is a .50 cal. However, there are bullet that are larger in caliber. the 700 Nitro express comes to mind.
What are rounds when it comes to guns?
A round is another word for a bullet that has been fired or is in the weapon. For instance in the army if a soldier asked another how much ammo they have they would say "i have _____ rounds left" or if someone asked you how much you shot someone you would say "they got hit with three rounds" so its just another name for a bullet.
What is the barrel on a center fire rifle?
The part which the bullet comes out of....
