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It can be projected by using the formula E= MV2 divided by 450400.

E is the energy in foot lbs

M is mass of bullet in grains

V2 is velocity in feet per second, squared.

It can also be directly measured by taking a known weight, shooting it, and measuring the movement of the weight. This is known as a ballistic pendulum, and is not often used today.

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