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Depends. The caliber of the cartridge, the weapon that fires it, and the angle (straight up, or tilted to one side?) all all variables that will affect how far (or how high) a bullet will go. No one answer for your question- sorry-
EDITED AND ADDED: But here's a ballpark figure. If you take a large-caliber military or big game hunting rifle and shoot it into the air on a calm day with the barrel pointed about 35 degrees above horizontal, the bullet will reach about one mile (roughly 5000 feet) in altitude above the ground at the peak of its arc, and it will land on the ground (or water) about 3 miles away. It will land with a lot less speed then when it began its trip, but it will still be dangerous.
If you fire the bullet straight up into the sky, it could go up to 10,000 feet altitude ---roughly 2 miles above ground level. That's why military aircraft consider any altitude below 10,000 feet to be "within range" from small arms fire from the ground. Above 10,000 feet they're safe from regular rifles and hand-carried machineguns, but bigger cannons can still reach them.
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If you shot a bullet in to the air could the bullet kill you on its way down?
Yes, a bullet shot into the air can come down with enough force to cause serious injury or death. This is known as a "falling bullet" or "stray bullet" phenomenon, and it is important to never shoot a firearm into the air as the bullet can still retain lethal velocity when descending.
When a bullet is shot up in the air when it comes down will it kill you?
Yes, a bullet shot up in the air can be dangerous when it comes back down. The bullet can reach high speeds on its descent, potentially causing injury or even death if it hits someone. It is important to never shoot bullets in the air as they can pose a serious risk to people's safety.
How long till a bullet loses momentum?
The rate at which a bullet loses momentum depends on various factors such as air resistance and the specific characteristics of the bullet. In general, a bullet will lose momentum relatively quickly due to air drag, but if fired in a vacuum, it could travel for several kilometers before losing all its momentum.
How long does it take for a bullet fired into the air to come down?
The time it takes for a bullet fired into the air to come back down depends on the bullet's initial velocity, weight, and aerodynamic properties. In general, it can take anywhere from 30 seconds to over a minute for a bullet to fall back to the ground. However, firing a bullet into the air is extremely dangerous and can cause harm or even death when it falls back down.
What happens to a bullet when the shot is to the air?
Very basically, every bullet fired up or at an angle comes down SOMEWHERE. It may come down and hit the ground, a house, some other structure, a person, etc. Don't know if you meant anything beyond that.
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.
Can a bullet shot in the air kill someone?
Yes
If you shot a bullet in to the air could the bullet kill you on its way down?
Yes, a bullet shot into the air can come down with enough force to cause serious injury or death. This is known as a "falling bullet" or "stray bullet" phenomenon, and it is important to never shoot a firearm into the air as the bullet can still retain lethal velocity when descending.
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.
Is it a travel when Run stop bunny hop then take a shot?
it would be a travel if you anded but if you shot in the air it would not
When a bullet is shot up in the air when it comes down will it kill you?
Yes, a bullet shot up in the air can be dangerous when it comes back down. The bullet can reach high speeds on its descent, potentially causing injury or even death if it hits someone. It is important to never shoot bullets in the air as they can pose a serious risk to people's safety.
Can you shoot a bullet in outer space?
Yes, a bullet can be shot in outer space because guns rely on internal mechanisms to fire bullets, rather than external oxygen or air. However, the bullet would travel indefinitely until acted upon by another force, as there is no atmosphere in space to slow it down or change its trajectory.
Could a bullet shot straight in the air come down and kill someone?
Yes. It has happened before.
What happens to projectiles fired vertically into the air Discuss the factors that determine the speed of return to earth Are they still dangerous?
If a gun is fired into the air at a perfect right angle to the earth, the bullet will travel straight up until it stops and falls back to earth. When the bullet reaches the ground, it will be travelling at the same speed as when it exited the gun. Being hit with this bullet would be the same as being shot.
How long does it take for a bullet fired into the air to come down?
The time it takes for a bullet fired into the air to come back down depends on the bullet's initial velocity, weight, and aerodynamic properties. In general, it can take anywhere from 30 seconds to over a minute for a bullet to fall back to the ground. However, firing a bullet into the air is extremely dangerous and can cause harm or even death when it falls back down.
How long till a bullet loses momentum?
The rate at which a bullet loses momentum depends on various factors such as air resistance and the specific characteristics of the bullet. In general, a bullet will lose momentum relatively quickly due to air drag, but if fired in a vacuum, it could travel for several kilometers before losing all its momentum.
What is the effect of air resistance on the trajectory of a projectile?
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.
