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The spin is forced on to the bullet or shell by grooves in the gun barrel, this is to take advantage of the fact that the axis of a rotating object will tend to remain parallel, this , in effect keeps the shell or bullet in a good aerodynamic profile, without tumbling (which absorbs energy). These grooves are known as rifling and so any weapon which has those grooves in the barrel is said to be rifled.

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What curved path traveled by a thrown baseball is known as?

projectile motion


How does spin affect motion?

Spin can affect motion by changing the direction and stability of an object. For example, the spin of a ball in a particular direction can cause it to curve or swerve during flight. In sports such as baseball or tennis, the spin of a ball can greatly impact its trajectory and behavior when in motion.


What is ballistic spin drift?

Ballistic spin drift is the tendency of a spinning projectile (such as a bullet) to drift slightly to the side due to the gyroscopic effect created by its spin. This effect influences the trajectory of the projectile and can cause it to deviate from its intended path at longer ranges. Shooters need to account for ballistic spin drift when calculating their shots for increased accuracy.


What quantities remain constant in projectile motion?

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What energy causes blades to spin?

The kinetic energy of the wind causes turbine blades to spin. As the wind flows over the blades, it exerts a force that causes them to rotate. This rotational motion is then used to generate electricity through the turbine's generator.

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What curved path traveled by a thrown baseball is known as?

projectile motion


How does spin affect motion?

Spin can affect motion by changing the direction and stability of an object. For example, the spin of a ball in a particular direction can cause it to curve or swerve during flight. In sports such as baseball or tennis, the spin of a ball can greatly impact its trajectory and behavior when in motion.


What is ballistic spin drift?

Ballistic spin drift is the tendency of a spinning projectile (such as a bullet) to drift slightly to the side due to the gyroscopic effect created by its spin. This effect influences the trajectory of the projectile and can cause it to deviate from its intended path at longer ranges. Shooters need to account for ballistic spin drift when calculating their shots for increased accuracy.


What quantities remain constant in projectile motion?

All that I can think of are: 1.) Gravity 2.) Wind 2.A) wind speed 2.B) direction of wind 3.) Angle of trajectory 4.) Initial speed of projectile 5.) Material through which projectile travels (as in density) 6.) Mass of projectile 7.) Spin 7.A) speed of spin 7.B) axis/axes spining occurs on 8.) Shape of projectile 9.) Temperature of medium projectile is in 10.) Size of projectile (as in height, width, and depth) 11.) Weighting of projectile 12.) Obsturctions to projectile's path In a vaccuum, though, these are the variables: 1.) Speed of object 2.) Obstructions in path 3.) Gravity


What is the function of rifling?

To impart a longitudinal spin to a projectile which gives gyroscopic stability to the projectile which greatly increases its accuracy.


What energy causes blades to spin?

The kinetic energy of the wind causes turbine blades to spin. As the wind flows over the blades, it exerts a force that causes them to rotate. This rotational motion is then used to generate electricity through the turbine's generator.


What is the purpose of the gun barrel?

The purpose of the barrel is to direct the projectile and to contain gases pushing the projectile. Barrels are also commonly used to mount sights.


What is a gun barrel?

That portion of the firearm through which the projectile is propelled by the burning of the powder charge. Unless a smoothbore, it also imparts spin on the projectile to stabilize it.


What causes a tennis ball or a coin to spin?

When the ball hits the tennis racket, topspin (preffered stroke of tennis) makes the ball spin. The upward motion of the racket hitting the tennis ball.


What force is spin and twist?

The force responsible for spin and twist in objects is called torque. Torque is a rotational force that causes an object to rotate around an axis. It is the equivalent of linear force in rotational motion.


What causes planets to spin on their axes?

Planets spin on their axes due to the conservation of angular momentum, which is a fundamental principle in physics. As planets formed from rotating clouds of gas and dust in space, their rotation continued as they condensed and solidified. This spinning motion is what causes planets to rotate on their axes.


What is rifling of the firearm?

The lands and grooves in the barrel that impart spin to the projectile