Calculating the Time of a Bullet's Flight from a Rifle Aimed Horizontally

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Start date Oct 29, 2007
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To calculate the time of a bullet's flight from a horizontally aimed rifle, one must consider the principles of projectile motion. The bullet drops 1.90 cm due to gravity while traveling 30 m horizontally. Using the equation for vertical motion, the time can be determined by solving for the time it takes to fall 1.90 cm under gravitational acceleration. The horizontal distance and the constant horizontal velocity of the bullet will also be factored in to find the total time of flight. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving the problem accurately.

Oct 29, 2007

spirit2014

This is a four part problem, and I need help starting it. It states that a rifle is aimed horizontally at a target 30 m away, and the bullet hits the target 1.90 cm below the aiming point. How do I find the time of bullet's flight?

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Oct 29, 2007

Siracuse

What do you understand about projectile motion?

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