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Does a bullet speed up after leaving the gun?
When a bullet is fired from a gun, it is propelled by the expanding gases from the gunpowder explosion. This creates a force that pushes the bullet forward, causing it to accelerate in the direction of the barrel.
Yes, the speed of a bullet changes as it travels through the air. Initially, the bullet will have a high velocity due to the force of the gunpowder explosion. However, as it moves through the air, it will experience air resistance which will gradually slow it down.
The speed of a bullet after being fired is affected by several factors, including the type and amount of gunpowder used, the weight and shape of the bullet, the length of the barrel, and the amount of air resistance it encounters as it travels through the air.
Yes, there is a maximum speed that a bullet can reach. This is known as the terminal velocity, which is the point at which the force of air resistance is equal to the force of gravity acting on the bullet. At this point, the bullet will no longer accelerate and will maintain a constant speed as it continues to travel through the air.
Yes, a bullet can potentially speed up after being fired if it encounters other objects. This can happen if the bullet ricochets off a surface or if it passes through a medium with a different density, such as water. However, the speed increase will be minimal compared to the initial acceleration from the gunpowder explosion.