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What will hit the ground first the bullet shot horizontally or the one dropped?
In theory, if a bullet dropped vertically at the same instant that a bullet is fired horizontally from a gun at the same height, they should both hit the ground at the same time.This example is used to emphasize that that horizontal motion and vertical motion may be analysed separately since they occur independently of each other.This is one of those things that works better in theory than in practice.There is a caveat that is important if you consider doing this in the real world. The process is not happening in a vacuum. The aerodynamics of the bullet fired at high speed is tremendously important. In early gun design, this was not understood and bullets fired from guns were very inaccurate and went up or down or right or left in unpredictable ways. Modern guns stabilize the trajectory by putting a spin on the bullet. The result makes the bullet act like a gyroscope and then to remain pointed forward when it encounters small anomalies in the air and wind. So, the moving bullet is subjected to vertical forces and can not be expected to drop at the same rate as a bullet with no horizontal motion.The principle of independent horizontal and vertical motion works better when illustrated by throwing and dropping heavy rocks. The principle is entirely correct, but there are more vertical forces involved than gravity with the bullets.
Is a warning shot fired from a gun into the air potentially dangerous when the bullet falls back to earth?
It's not potentially dangerous; it is dangerous. It's potentially fatal if it strikes someone. Theoretically, the bullet would return to earth at the same speed it left the muzzle of the gun, but in practice that is not the case because air resistance would cap the speed of descent. That's known as terminal velocity. Nevertheless, if the descending bullet struck you in the head at 180 to 200 miles per hour, there is little doubt that you would be severely injured or killed. Sad to say, numerous people are killed each year in New Year's celebrations (and other festivities) when people abuse firearms in such a manner.
If you fired a gun in space would you accelerate in the opposite direction at the same speed as the bullet?
No. Assuming you have a gun that can fire in space, you would travel in the opposite direction, conserving momentum, but because you are more massive than the bullet, your speed in the opposite direction would be less. Momentum is mass*velocity, so your speed should be less than the bullet's by the same factor as the ratio of the bullet's mass to your own. You would also start rotating unless your shot was perfectly aligned with your center of mass.If that's not convincing, consider what happens if you shoot a bullet straight into the air. Does the earth move in the opposite direction at the same speed?
How fast does a bullet shot at a 90 degree angle hit the ground?
It is a common belief that a bullet fired at a 90 degree angle, perpendicular with the ground, will impact the surface simultaneously with a bullet dropped at the same altitude of the muzzle of the gun firing the projectile.However, this theory cannot be confirmed due to several exterior ballistic variables such as ambient air density (temperature and humidity), air resistance, wind, Coriolis effect, Eotvos effect, and the ballistic coefficient of the projectile.With all of these variables excluded, there is one thing that still disproves this common misconception.. That being the Magnus Effect.Magnus EffectThe phenomenon whereby a spinning object in the course of a forward vector is acted upon by a perpendicular force caused by the object moving through a liquid or gas.When a bullet is fired, the rifling in the barrel causes the projectile to spin in a clockwise motion (in most guns), this causes the bullet to veer from its forward vector due to water in the air (humidity).Without wind, this phenomenon causes the bullet to rise and move to the right. This effect is very important to marksman because wind can force the projectile to ^roll^ or drop- a bullet subject to a downward-left force due to wind hitting the right side of the bullet.This effect can be accurately predicted based on the rifle's turn rate, which can increase or decrease the effect because various rifles are made to fire with a turn rate of either 1:9 or 1:12, meaning the bullet will complete a revolution once every 9 inches, or 12.
How fast does a 45 ACP go in feet per second?
It depends on the cartridge specifications and what gun it is shot from (the barrel length). Generally speaking, you can get between about 700 FPS (the very low end) to about 1200 (the very high end, normally with lighter bullet weight. However, more commonly, it will be between 850 and 1000 FPS.
What is the idiom for' like a shot'?
Going "like a shot" means "as straight and as fast as a bullet shot from a gun."
How Did the Red Baron died?
He was shot down by a bullet in his heart, apparently fired by a rifle on the ground.
How fast does a bullet drop?
The speed at which a bullet drops due to gravity depends on multiple factors, including the caliber of the bullet, the initial velocity at which it was fired, and the angle at which it was shot. Generally, bullets drop at a rate of about 9.8 m/s² due to gravity. Wind resistance can also influence the rate of drop.
When a bullet is shot straight up will it land in the same place?
No, when a bullet is shot straight up, it will not land in the same place it was shot from. This is because as the bullet ascends, it loses its forward momentum and is affected by gravity, causing it to fall back down at a different location.
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.
If i shot a bullet into the sky and it came down where I stood would it kill me?
It would kill you although the chances of a bullet returning to earth at the precise spot you fired from would be very unlikely.
Can you catch a bullet from a fired a gun?
WRONG, you may die but theoratically you can catch the bullet due to it not travelling as fast as light, problem is that if you go to grab it you would be shot due to the velocity unless your hand travelled away at a velocity slightly less so you would catch it, dont try though
Can a bullet be shot down with another bullet?
If you have incredible aim and like lightening fast reflexes, then i guess its possible, but i would say its pretty much impossible, or you would have to get like 1 and 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 lucky to stop a bullet with another bullet
How does gravity affect the velocity of a fired bullet?
Gravity will cause a fired bullet to decelerate as it travels through the air, pulling it down towards the ground and affecting its trajectory. The velocity of the bullet decreases over time due to the downward force of gravity, causing it to follow a curved path rather than a straight line.
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.
The first battle of the revolution?
The first battle of the revolution is Lexington and Concord the first bullet fired is known as the shot heard around the world.
Is it possible to step in front of a fired gun and block a bullet?
NO, IF YOU TRIED IT YOU WONT BE READING THIS ANSWER! Actually, the answer is yes. You could step in front of a gun and block a bullet. Your body would likely block the bullet from hitting another person. Additionally, everyone who is shot doesn't die, in fact, it's not even most, so you could block a bullet and possibly still live to read the answer, however, don't step in front of bullets. Even if you don't die, you could be severely injured. <><> One more answer- no. If the gun has been fired, the human body cannot react nor move fast enough to get in front of a bullet. It is too fast, and you are too slow.
