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If a bullet was fired towards the groung it would be accelerated at a rate of 9.9 meters per second2 due to the force of gravity. The time gravity would have to act and the velocit of the bullet is so great that the extra velocity would be insignificant.

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If you are traveling at the speed of a bullet and then fired a bullet in the opposite direction what happens?

If you are already traveling at the speed of a bullet, firing another bullet in the opposite direction would cause the two bullets to separate at a total speed equal to the sum of their individual speeds. This is because the velocity of the bullet fired in the opposite direction would be added to the velocity of the already moving object. Both bullets would continue moving independently after being fired.


Can a bullet ricochet off frozen ground?

Yes, a bullet can potentially ricochet off frozen ground. When a bullet strikes frozen ground at an angle, it may bounce off unpredictably due to the hardness and uneven surface of the frozen ground. This can create a dangerous situation for anyone in the vicinity.


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.


How far can any bullet ricochet off the ground?

Ricochets can vary widely based on the angle and surface of impact, as well as the type of bullet and the energy it carries. In general, bullets can ricochet several hundred yards, but the distance can be unpredictable and poses a significant risk to bystanders.


When a bullet is fired upwards vertically it gains?

When a bullet is fired upwards vertically, it gains potential energy as it rises due to the increase in its height above the ground. This potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the bullet falls back to the ground. The total mechanical energy of the bullet remains constant neglecting air resistance.

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If you are traveling at the speed of a bullet and then fired a bullet in the opposite direction what happens?

If you are already traveling at the speed of a bullet, firing another bullet in the opposite direction would cause the two bullets to separate at a total speed equal to the sum of their individual speeds. This is because the velocity of the bullet fired in the opposite direction would be added to the velocity of the already moving object. Both bullets would continue moving independently after being fired.


Does a 22 cal bullet rise at 75 yards?

no! all bullets fall. A bullet dropped from the edge of a table at the same time a bullet at the same table height leaves a barrel hits the ground at the same time.


Can a bullet ricochet off frozen ground?

Yes, a bullet can potentially ricochet off frozen ground. When a bullet strikes frozen ground at an angle, it may bounce off unpredictably due to the hardness and uneven surface of the frozen ground. This can create a dangerous situation for anyone in the vicinity.


What if two bullets hit together?

Depends on the bullets, the "aim," the velocities, etcetera. Assuming two exact same bullets, from same load (powder charge, primer type, from same rifle/handgun, the mass/velocities would cancel out, and the bullets would expend each other's energy and the two would fall harmlessly to the ground at the point of impact. In reality, the same cartridges, even if fired from the same gun, would never have the bullets with the exact same velocity and weight, so the two bullets would continue in the direction of the faster bullet. More complications? the bullet type (pure lead, hard lead (alloyed to increase hardness), jacketed, and (of course) frangible bullets would all effect the outcome, but the simple answer is "conservation of mass/velocity/energy" (I'm assuming you mean two VERY STUPID or Very Drunk people shooting at each other, in which case the "Darwin Award" should go to these two fools). [By "bullet", I mean the projectile, as compared to the "cartridge," which would include the brass case, the primer, the powder, and the bullet]


Is it possible to shoot a bullet into space from the ground on earth?

No, it is not possible to shoot a bullet into space from the ground on Earth. Bullets fired from firearms do not have enough velocity to escape Earth's gravity and reach space. Additionally, there are aerodynamic forces, air resistance, and other factors that would prevent a bullet from traveling to space.


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.


If a bullet is shot from a gun and another bullet falls from a barrel which falls first?

If a gun was parallel with the earth and was fired and at that very instant someone standing by the barrel dropped a bullet from beside the barrel, both bullets would hit the ground at the same time. Bullets start falling the instant they leave the end of the gun barrel. That is why hunters hold their rifles at an upward angle. It looks like the bullet will shoot up into the sky. The bullet will follow a curved path toward its target.


How far can any bullet ricochet off the ground?

Ricochets can vary widely based on the angle and surface of impact, as well as the type of bullet and the energy it carries. In general, bullets can ricochet several hundred yards, but the distance can be unpredictable and poses a significant risk to bystanders.


What will hit the ground first the bullet shot horizontally or the one dropped?

Both bullets will hit the ground at the same time, assuming we neglect air resistance. This is because gravity acts on both bullets equally, causing them to accelerate toward the ground with the same acceleration, regardless of their horizontal motion.


When a bullet is fired upwards vertically it gains?

When a bullet is fired upwards vertically, it gains potential energy as it rises due to the increase in its height above the ground. This potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the bullet falls back to the ground. The total mechanical energy of the bullet remains constant neglecting air resistance.


A bullet fired horizontally over level ground hits the ground in 0.5 seconds If it had been fired with twice the speed in the same direction it would have hit the ground when?

If the bullet had been fired with twice the speed, it would travel twice as far in the same amount of time. Since it originally hit the ground in 0.5 seconds, firing it with twice the speed would mean it takes 0.5 seconds to cover double the distance, hence it would hit the ground after 1 second.


Can a bullet reach the earths atmoshpere?

No, a bullet cannot reach the Earth's atmosphere because it is already on Earth's surface. Bullets are fired from guns on the ground and do not have the velocity or trajectory to escape the planet's gravitational pull and reach space.