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Projectile motion. Parabolic trajectories of water jets. Components of initial velocity of parabolic throwing. Ballistic trajectories are parabolic if gravity is homogeneous and elliptic if it is radial. Projectile motion is a form of motion experienced by an object or particle (a projectile) that is projected in a gravitational field, such as ...
In physics, a projectile launched with specific initial conditions will have a range. It may be more predictable assuming a flat Earth with a uniform gravity field, and no air resistance. The horizontal ranges of a projectile are equal for two complementary angles of projection with the same velocity. The following applies for ranges which are ...
A trajectory or flight path is the path that an object with mass in motion follows through space as a function of time. In classical mechanics, a trajectory is defined by Hamiltonian mechanics via canonical coordinates; hence, a complete trajectory is defined by position and momentum, simultaneously. The mass might be a projectile or a ...
Ballistics is the field of mechanics concerned with the launching, flight behaviour and impact effects of projectiles, especially ranged weapon munitions such as bullets, unguided bombs, rockets or the like; the science or art of designing and accelerating projectiles so as to achieve a desired performance.
External ballistics or exterior ballistics is the part of ballistics that deals with the behavior of a projectile in flight. The projectile may be powered or un-powered, guided or unguided, spin or fin stabilized, flying through an atmosphere or in the vacuum of space, but most certainly flying under the influence of a gravitational field.
Projectile. A projectile being fired from an artillery piece. A projectile is an object that is propelled by the application of an external force and then moves freely under the influence of gravity and air resistance. [1][2] Although any objects in motion through space are projectiles, they are commonly found in warfare and sports (for example ...
Classical mechanics is a physical theory describing the motion of objects such as projectiles, parts of machinery, spacecraft, planets, stars, and galaxies. The development of classical mechanics involved substantial change in the methods and philosophy of physics. [1] The qualifier classical distinguishes this type of mechanics from physics ...
Terminal ballistics. Terminal ballistics is a sub-field of ballistics concerned with the behavior and effects of a projectile when it hits and transfers its energy to a target. Bullet design (as well as the velocity of impact) largely determines the effectiveness of penetration. [1]