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Depends. The caliber of the cartridge, the weapon that fires it, and the angle (straight up, or tilted to one side?) all all variables that will affect how far (or how high) a bullet will go. No one answer for your question- sorry-
EDITED AND ADDED: But here's a ballpark figure. If you take a large-caliber military or big game hunting rifle and shoot it into the air on a calm day with the barrel pointed about 35 degrees above horizontal, the bullet will reach about one mile (roughly 5000 feet) in altitude above the ground at the peak of its arc, and it will land on the ground (or water) about 3 miles away. It will land with a lot less speed then when it began its trip, but it will still be dangerous.
If you fire the bullet straight up into the sky, it could go up to 10,000 feet altitude ---roughly 2 miles above ground level. That's why military aircraft consider any altitude below 10,000 feet to be "within range" from small arms fire from the ground. Above 10,000 feet they're safe from regular rifles and hand-carried machineguns, but bigger cannons can still reach them.
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How long does it take for a bullet fired into the air to come down?
after a bullet is shot in the air it travels 4,000 ft in the air and takes 59 seconds to a minute to come down
If you shot a bullet in to the air could the bullet kill you on its way down?
Yes, it could, or it could kill someone else.
Why bullet trains have streamlined body?
The streamlined body reduces drag and friction from the air, and allows the bullet train to travel faster than a conventional train.
Is the concord air craft faster than a bullet?
depends on the bullet different calibers from different guns travel at different speeds comcord traveled at twice the speed of sound
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.
If you fired a gun in a vacuum would the bullet travel further than if you shot it on earth?
Yes, because there will be no air resistance.
Can a bullet shot in the air kill someone?
Yes
How long does it take for a bullet fired into the air to come down?
after a bullet is shot in the air it travels 4,000 ft in the air and takes 59 seconds to a minute to come down
If you shot a bullet in to the air could the bullet kill you on its way down?
Yes, it could, or it could kill someone else.
Is it a travel when Run stop bunny hop then take a shot?
it would be a travel if you anded but if you shot in the air it would not
How fast would a .50 cal bullet Travel if Shot in Space?
The bullet will travel as fast as it would on earth (possibly a little faster, due to the lack of air resistance in the barrel). Once it left the barrel, it would continue with the same speed until slowed by gravity, or it entered a planetary atmosphere- or hit something.
What happens to projectiles fired vertically into the air Discuss the factors that determine the speed of return to earth Are they still dangerous?
If a gun is fired into the air at a perfect right angle to the earth, the bullet will travel straight up until it stops and falls back to earth. When the bullet reaches the ground, it will be travelling at the same speed as when it exited the gun. Being hit with this bullet would be the same as being shot.
Could a bullet shot straight in the air come down and kill someone?
Yes. It has happened before.
Why bullet trains have streamlined body?
The streamlined body reduces drag and friction from the air, and allows the bullet train to travel faster than a conventional train.
What is the effect of air resistance on the trajectory of a projectile?
Air resistance cause a bullet to slow up more than it would if the air did not affect it. (In fact, no air means no air resistance, and only gravity would affect the shot.) The effect of air is called drag, and it (the drag) results in the curve of the arc of the shot being greater. The denser the air, the more the air acts to slow the bullet. What about moving air? Like a crosswind? You'd expect a bit of breeze (or crosswind) to push a bullet in the direction that the breeze is going. But almost all modern bullets spin to give them increased stability and improve the accuracy of the shot. The rotation of the projectile, imparted by the lands or rifling in the barrel of the gun, causes the force of the crosswind to act 90 degrees later in the direction of rotation of the bullet. This results in what is called bullet rise or bullet drop. Links are provided below for more information.
Is the concord air craft faster than a bullet?
depends on the bullet different calibers from different guns travel at different speeds comcord traveled at twice the speed of sound
How far can a bullet fly?
The distance a bullet can travel depends on the type of firearm and ammunition used, as well as factors such as muzzle velocity, air resistance, and gravity. For example, a typical handgun bullet can travel up to 1-2 miles, while a high-powered rifle bullet can travel over 3 miles under certain conditions.
