How Do You Measure a Bullet's Speed?

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To measure a bullet's speed, the basic formula involves calculating the velocity using the distance traveled over time. However, this simplistic approach does not account for factors like air resistance, bullet mass, and the forces acting on the bullet during its flight. The discussion highlights that without considering these variables, the formula for measuring bullet speed is incomplete. Accurate measurements require a more complex understanding of ballistics and physics. Ultimately, a comprehensive formula must incorporate these additional factors for precise calculations.

Sep 19, 2006

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what is the formula to measure how fast a bullet can go?

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Sep 19, 2006

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That's all there is? No information as to the air resistance, mass of the bullet, force acting on the bullet? Then their is no such formula!

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