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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.

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Can you shoot a bullet in outer space?

Yes, a bullet can be shot in outer space because guns rely on internal mechanisms to fire bullets, rather than external oxygen or air. However, the bullet would travel indefinitely until acted upon by another force, as there is no atmosphere in space to slow it down or change its trajectory.


Is it possible to shoot a bullet into space from the ground on earth?

No, it is not possible to shoot a bullet into space from the ground on Earth. Bullets fired from firearms do not have enough velocity to escape Earth's gravity and reach space. Additionally, there are aerodynamic forces, air resistance, and other factors that would prevent a bullet from traveling to space.


If you shot a bullet into space what would the affect be on the bullet?

Are you shooting it while in space or from outside space to inside space? Well the bullet wouldn't stop until it hit a gravitational pull and it would get drawn in. You would also get blown back by the force. Very few firearms would fire in the vacuum of space. Oxygen is necessary for ignition, and bullets are not sealed; any oxygen contained within the cartridge is likely to leak out with exposure to the vacuum. The US did develop one family of firearms that would fire in vacuum, the Gyrojet. Gyrojets were built in different calibers and configurations. There were pistols and rifles. Essentially, the Gyrojet fired a small rocket with a gas propellant, that ignited within 30 feet of the barrel. There was very little if any recoil, and the effective range was greater that a conventional powder round.


Does a sling shot work in space?

No, a sling shot would not work in space because there is no air resistance to propel the ammunition forward. Without air molecules to push against, the sling shot would not generate the force needed to launch the projectile.


What would happen if you shot a gun in space?

It is impossible as there is no oxygen available for the powder to ignite. However, assuming you had it in some magic bubble of atmosphere and that seamlessly met space, the bullet would continue until it hit something or it encountered gravity. That would pull it off its straight trajectory. The bullet should not slow down as there is no friction of resistance of the atmosphere as there is on earth. You could also conclude that, because Newton's 3rd law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, you would go shooting backwards at an exponential speed. Then when it falls back to a planet (assuming the planet has life) It would come down so incredibly hard it would not only kill what it hits but it would probably create a crater in the location of where it hit causing either a world catastrophe or a minor news story.

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Why does bullit travel slow in space?

It doesn't. if a bullet were shot from earth into space and had enough acceleration to pull away from earth's gravity, it would travel indefinitely until hitting an object.


If a bullet is shot on the moon and another shot on earth which would travel farthest?

if you really need this you are an idiot but it is the moon


Can you shoot a bullet in outer space?

Yes, a bullet can be shot in outer space because guns rely on internal mechanisms to fire bullets, rather than external oxygen or air. However, the bullet would travel indefinitely until acted upon by another force, as there is no atmosphere in space to slow it down or change its trajectory.


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.


Is it possible to shoot a bullet into space from the ground on earth?

No, it is not possible to shoot a bullet into space from the ground on Earth. Bullets fired from firearms do not have enough velocity to escape Earth's gravity and reach space. Additionally, there are aerodynamic forces, air resistance, and other factors that would prevent a bullet from traveling to space.


How far will a 9mm 115grain bullet travel?

The distance a 9mm 115grain bullet can travel depends on factors such as the angle of firing, speed at which it was shot, and the surrounding environment. On average, a 9mm bullet can travel up to 1.5 to 2 miles in ideal conditions.


How far will a 50 cal bullet travel if shot at 45 degree angle?

about 36km


Will a bullet travel the same distance straight up that it would horizontally?

No. The horizontal distance depends on how close the the ground the gun is. From the firing position, a bullet dropped to the ground will strike the ground in the same time as a bullet shot horizontally forward.


How would you prevent a bullet wound?

By not getting shot


How far can a 50 cal bullet travel being shot out of a gun?

Muzzle loader or centerfire?


How far can a 12gadje bullet travel?

Are you interested in knowing how far a 12 gauge slug will travel, or are you looking for the distance various loads of shot will travel?


When a bullet is shot and the other one is dropped do they both land together?

No, the bullet that is shot will continue to travel at a high speed until it hits something, while the dropped bullet will fall to the ground due to gravity. The two bullets will not land together.