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Q: How did the invention of the minie ball bullet shape the Civil War?
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How did the invention of the minnie ball bullet shape the civil war?

it made it quicker and faster to load


What kind of bullet was capable of shattering bones in the Civil War?

The standard rifle in the American Civil war fired a large (.69 caliber) slow, heavy, soft lead bullet. In some cases, they fired a large round lead ball, mixed with smaller buckshot (known as buck and ball) in others, a hollow based bullet, known as a Minie Ball. The combination of weight, slow speed, and very soft lead could shatter a bone in an unlucky shot.


Did the invention of steel girders durable plate glass and passenger elevations revolutionize the size and shape of American cities after the Civil War?

yes it did


What invention allowed the bullet to fly farther and faster and deal more damage?

Changing the bullet's shape from a sphere to a cylinder with cone front giving it a more aerodynamically efficient shape. That with rifling the barrel which imparts spin to the bullet (makes it steady like a gyroscope) made bullets travel orders of magnitude faster and farther with more energy.


Does the shape of a bullet matter?

It really matters because the sharper the bullet the deeper it goes in somthing


Aerodynamics in and around a bullet?

A bullet's shape is designed to minimize air resistance, or drag, as it travels through the air. This streamlined shape helps the bullet maintain high velocities and remain stable in flight. Additionally, the rifling of the barrel imparts spin on the bullet, which improves accuracy by stabilizing its trajectory.


How did bullet train get its name?

Obviously, because of its speed and shape.


Will a lead nose 22LR bullet retain its shape in flight?

Yes


How do you identify a bullet  ?

A BULLET is the projectile fired out of a CARTRIDGE. A bullet would be identified by it's measurements, weight, and shape. A cartridge would be identified by measurements, shape, and the headstamp- markings on the head of the case. The bullet itself (especially in the military) is often called a "ball" even though it may be spearhead-shaped, and the combination of bullet, cartridge, primer and powder as a unit is commonly called a ROUND of ammunition.


Which factor changes a firearm's range?

The velocity, weight and shape of the bullet, and the density of air through which the bullet moves changes a firearm's range.


What is slug ammunition?

ammunition means "to be fired from a gun" so slug ammunition means they use it as a bullet ,or with one ,or maybe they have a bullet as a shape of a slug


What are bullet cameras used for?

A bullet camera is a specialized type of camera used for surveillance, or for surveillance systems. They are so called because of their unusual shape and size.