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Matthew Siefring
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My brother and I were having an argument so I decided to make an account on this forum. Say you were to lurch you hand forward while firing a pistol. Would that affect the max velocity of the bullet?
Rather the opposite, if you consider air resistance.sophiecentaur said:The question was would the pursuing riders have an advantage of range with their guns over the retreating rustlers.
The initial speed of a gun has a direct impact on the velocity of the bullet. This means that the faster the gun is fired, the higher the velocity of the bullet will be. This is due to the principle of conservation of momentum, where the momentum of the gun is transferred to the bullet upon firing.
The weight of the bullet also plays a role in its velocity. Generally, a lighter bullet will have a higher velocity than a heavier bullet when fired from the same gun. This is because a lighter bullet requires less force to accelerate to a certain velocity compared to a heavier bullet.
Yes, there is a limit to how fast a bullet can go. The speed of a bullet is limited by the physical capabilities of the gun and the materials used to make the bullet. Additionally, factors such as air resistance and gravity can also affect the maximum velocity a bullet can reach.
The length of the gun barrel can affect the velocity of the bullet in a few ways. A longer barrel allows for a longer time for the expanding gases to accelerate the bullet, resulting in a higher velocity. Additionally, a longer barrel also allows for more accurate and consistent firing, further increasing the bullet's velocity.
Yes, the type of gun powder used can impact the velocity of a bullet. Different types of gun powder have varying burn rates, which can affect the amount of force produced and in turn, the velocity of the bullet. Additionally, the amount of gun powder used in each round can also impact the bullet's velocity.