What happens if we launched a shot from a pistol in space?

Thread starter Dr.ahmad adnan
Start date Apr 25, 2015
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A bullet fired from a pistol in space would continue on a straight path due to the absence of air resistance and gravity, assuming it is in a vacuum. The trajectory would remain consistent unless influenced by external forces, such as gravitational pull from nearby celestial bodies. The discussion highlights the importance of the location in space, as proximity to other objects could affect the bullet's path. Overall, the bullet's behavior in space contrasts significantly with that on Earth, where atmospheric conditions and gravity play crucial roles. Understanding these principles is essential for exploring the physics of projectiles in a space environment.

Apr 25, 2015

Dr.ahmad adnan

Hi, What happens if we launched a shot from a pistol in space?

The bullet remains in the straight path or deviates?

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Apr 25, 2015

berkeman

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Dr.ahmad adnan said:

Hi, What happens if we launched a shot from a pistol in space?

The bullet remains in the straight path or deviates?

What do you think? Where in space?

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