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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.
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Does the air resistance has an affect on the projectile or not?
Yes, air resistance (also known as drag) does have an effect on a projectile's motion. It opposes the projectile's motion, slowing it down and causing it to lose kinetic energy. This can alter the trajectory and distance traveled by the projectile.
What is the trajectory of a projectile defined by?
Ignoring air resistance, it would be a parabola.
What is projectile trajectory?
A projectile's trajectory is the curve along which it moves through the air or space. When a projectile is fired on earth the simplest theory holds that its trajectory will be parabolic in form. However, this does not account for air resistance and other factors.
What effect does mass have on projectile motion?
The mass of a projectile has no direct effect on its horizontal motion in projectile motion. However, a heavier mass may affect the projectile's vertical motion by influencing factors such as initial velocity, air resistance, and gravity, which can impact its trajectory.
What is the acceleration of a projectile at the peak of its trajectory?
Assuming negligible air resistance, the acceleration of a projectile near the Earth's surface is always the gravitational 9.81 m/sec/sec downwards, regardless of where in the trajectory the projectile is.
What is bullet trajectory?
The trajectory of a bullet or any object is the Physics word for describing its path.Provided air resistance is ignored, the trajectory of a bullet will resemble a projectile motion path.
How does air resistance affect the components of projectile motion?
Air resistance acts as a resistive force that opposes the motion of the projectile. It causes the projectile to experience a decrease in speed and alters its trajectory, leading to shorter horizontal distances and lower maximum heights compared to ideal projectile motion in a vacuum. Additionally, air resistance can cause the projectile to fall at a steeper angle compared to when it is neglected.
How do you figure out the height and distance a confetti cannon will shoot?
By statistical analysis. It is very difficult to calculate these using mechanics. Calculations of the trajectory of a projectile assume that the mass of the projectile is such that air resistance has a negligible effect. This is not the case when the projectile is confetti - even if it is packed densely to start with.
What forces cause a projectile to curve as it travels?
The main forces that cause a projectile to curve as it travels are gravity and air resistance. Gravity pulls the projectile downward, causing it to follow a curved path. Air resistance can also affect the trajectory of the projectile, particularly by slowing it down and altering its path.
What force acts on projectile?
The forces acting on a projectile are gravity, which causes it to fall towards the ground, and air resistance, which opposes its motion through the air. Additionally, the initial velocity at which the projectile is launched also influences its trajectory.
The path taken by a missile or projectile?
The path taken by a missile or projectile is determined by its initial velocity, angle of launch, and external forces like gravity and air resistance. This path is usually a parabolic curve known as a projectile trajectory. The trajectory can be calculated using physics equations such as the kinematic equations of motion.
What is the trajectory of the projectile?
An "ideal" projectile trajectory ... without the influence of wind or air resistance ... is a section of a parabola. That's the figure you get when the horizontal position changes at constant speed and the vertical position changes at a speed that is itself changing at a constant rate.
