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Usually, yes. A longer gun barrel allows the bullet to accelerate longer and thus increases its velocity. But it is a complicated problem. A short barrel and a large powder load has about the same velocity as a smaller load and a longer barrel. A longer barrel suffers more wear. Really big naval guns were good for a limited number of shots and each shot was numbered, being bigger for every shot.
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Why does a bullet have less momentum fired from a short barrel vs long barrel?
At the instant the gun fires, the bullet is at rest- speed zero. As the expanding gasses from the burning gunpowder reach the bullet, they begin pushing the bullet up the barrel. It's speed is increasing- and the longer the push, the higher the speed. There IS a point of diminishing returns- where a barrel LONGER than the perfect length begins to slow the bullet- you have used all the expanding gasses, and now friction is slowing the bullet. If you had a barrel 20 ft long, the bullet would not make it all the way up the barrel, it would stop.For barrels on any realistically-usable weapon, a longer barrel will provide more momentum to the bullet than a shorter one. In addition, longer rifled barrels will also impart more spin, which will increase accuracy.
Does a bullet shot from a gun undergo any acceleration after it leaves the barrel?
No- or minimal at best. Acceleration of the bullet comes from gas expanding inside the barrel, pushing the bullet. Once it leaves the barrel, (or within a VERY short distance) gas is no longer pushing, and acceleration stops, and bullet begins to slow from air resistance.
What will happen if the tiny wire in a light bulb breaks?
The filament , once broken , will no longer generate any light because the connection is now broken and no longer conducting any electricity .
Why suggest ways to improve time in motion in making up bed?
The reason for suggesting ways to improve the amount of time used in making a bed are much the same as the reason for suggesting ways to improve the amount of time used in any task: to enable the person performing the task to become more effective.
If you cut a cube in half will the combined volume of the 2 halves be more less or the same?
The volume will stay the same, because you are not taking any volume away, nor adding any. Therefore the volume will stay the same.
What longer barells fit the spyder MR1's threads?
Any barrel that is Spyder threaded.
Is it correct to add 's' to the noun following any?
It depends on how the plural of the noun is formed, if it is formed by adding an -s, then yes, if it is not, then no, e.g. Are there any apples in the barrel? Are there any sheep in the field?
What was an effect of the Romans adding or removing days from their calendar without any scientific reason?
months and holidays were no longer in there seasons
Does ading a longer barrel to a gun increase velocity of the fired projectiles?
Yes, but there is a point where the round reaches the max velocity it can achieve, and any extra barrel length past that point is a bit useless.
Is a fifth book still a saga?
I saga can be any length and in any form. By adding a fifth book all you would be doing is making the saga longer.
When does a solution become a saturated?
when the solute you are adding to the solvent will no longer dissolve any further i hope this helps :)
Why does a bullet have less momentum fired from a short barrel vs long barrel?
At the instant the gun fires, the bullet is at rest- speed zero. As the expanding gasses from the burning gunpowder reach the bullet, they begin pushing the bullet up the barrel. It's speed is increasing- and the longer the push, the higher the speed. There IS a point of diminishing returns- where a barrel LONGER than the perfect length begins to slow the bullet- you have used all the expanding gasses, and now friction is slowing the bullet. If you had a barrel 20 ft long, the bullet would not make it all the way up the barrel, it would stop.For barrels on any realistically-usable weapon, a longer barrel will provide more momentum to the bullet than a shorter one. In addition, longer rifled barrels will also impart more spin, which will increase accuracy.
Are there any cydia apps like barrel for free?
There are not any other apps like Barrel that you can get for free. You can get the app Barrel 2 for free.
What is enrichment?
Enrichment means to improve something any make it more rewarding or substantial. For example: adding vitamins and minerals to food to make it better for the body is a form of enrichment.
What can be kept in a barrel?
Any liquid thing is kept in a barrel.
Does a longer-barrel on a gun make the shot more accurate?
The largest benefit of a longer barrel is increasing the distance between the front and rear sights. This gives the shooter a smaller angle of deviance when shooting. Some might argue that longer barrels, with longer rifling (lands and grooves) inside the barrel, produce more accurate shots by reducing yaw and precession, but that's probably taking it a little too far. I tried an experiment when I was first told this a long time ago at an NRA certified training program. I put the same scope on a pistol as a long rifle and my pattern at 150 yards was basically the same. Additionally, I don't see any significant benefits (in accuracy anyways) between some of the longer guns I shoot and my carbine...
How long should a 308 sniper rifle barrel be FOR SHOTS AT 300 TO 310 YARDS?
Adequate shots can be made at that range with barrels as short as 16", but the longer the barrel the higher the muzzle velocity and the better the performance at range. Generally speaking, a rifle designated as a "sniper" rifle won't have a barrel length less than 22" or longer than 26", though there are exceptions - I've seen long-range shooting rifles with barrels 30" or longer, but they are rare. There is no hard-and-fast rule about velocity and barrel length, but you can assume 25 fps per inch of barrel and not be far off. The short answer is the same for any distance: "As long as you can comfortably carry and shoot."
