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between approximately 1000 feet per second and 1500 fps, depending on the cartridge specification and the barrel length of the gun.

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Do high pitched sounds travel in a straight line?

High pitched sounds, like all other sounds, travel in all directions in waves from their source. The direction they travel in can be affected by obstacles, reflections, and other factors, but they do not travel in a perfectly straight line.


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.


Can a bullet go faster than a harpoon when submerged in water?

Yes, that's possible Bullets don't work well under water. They tend to slow down and break apart very quickly. A harpoon will travel better the first couple of feet, but the flotation will slow it down quickly as well.


What is an object's height a measure of?

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Is how high and how long the same?

No. Generally, "high" refers to the extent in the vertical direction and "long" in the horizontal direction.


In which country would you travel on a bullet train?

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How far will a bullet form a high powered rifle travel under water?

Can't be answered without knowing the caliber, bullet weight and if it is fresh or salt water.


How far a 44magnum pistol bullet travel?

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If you throw a bullet into a fire and it goes off will it travel far?

No. It depends upon the bullet of course, but a handgun bullet usually won't hurt you if it hits you under those conditions. Another answer: Depends on the cartridge: Remember that this is deadly because the bullet and cartridge will go in opposite directions at great speeds. The larger the bullet and powder will determine the velocity and distance.


In what direction do high and low pressure areas travel in the US?

west to east in the US?


Which way is vertical up or down?

Vertical means up and down. A horizontal line goes from the left to the right (or from the right to the left) like this: ----------------------------- A horizontal line goes from a position that is low to a position that is high (or from a position that is high to a position that is low) like this: | | | | | | | | But the word "vertical" does not tell you which direction the line is drawn, just the it is a line.


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.


In which country do people travel on the original bullet train?

People travel on the original bullet train, known as the Shinkansen, in Japan. The Shinkansen service began in 1964 and revolutionized rail travel with its high-speed capabilities and punctuality. It connects major cities across the country, offering a fast and efficient mode of transportation.


If a rifle is fired horizontally and an identical bullet dropped from the height of the barrel Which hits the ground first?

They hit at almost exactly the same time. Just because the bullet from the gun is moving horizontally at high speed, this does not mean it escapes the pull of gravity. However, the direction of the fired bullet is "horizontal" (perpendicular to the vertical pull of gravity). This vector is very slightly tangential to the force of gravity, because the Earth is curved. So although the bullet path describes an arc, it is very, very slightly above the curvature of the Earth. The difference for this case would be practically immeasurable. However, for faster projectiles it would be proportionally larger.


Function of bullet train?

The function of a bullet train is to allow high speed transport of passengers. These trains operate at speeds much higher than conventional trains. The bullet train was developed in Japan as a quick, efficient means of travel between its cities.


Travel distance of a 50 caliber bullet?

A .50 caliber bullet can travel up to 5 miles when fired from a rifle at a high angle. However, the effective range for accurately hitting a target is usually around 1-1.5 miles due to factors such as air resistance, bullet drop, and accuracy limitations.