Interior Ballistics Quiz: Motion of Projectiles
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What is the accurate (effective) range of a firearm?

  • The distance within which the shooter has control of his shots (correct)
  • The depth of entry of the bullet at the target
  • The rate of speed of the bullet per unit of time
  • The farthest distance that a projectile can be propelled from a fire arm
  • What is the pull of gravity in relation to a bullet?

  • The resistance encountered by the bullet while in flight
  • The size of the bullet grouping on the target
  • The downward reaction of the bullet toward the earth center due to its weight (correct)
  • The rate of speed of the bullet per unit of time
  • What does terminal accuracy refer to?

  • Depth of entry of the bullet at the target
  • Energy of the projectile when it strikes the target
  • Speed of the bullet upon striking the target
  • Size of the bullet grouping on the target (correct)
  • What is forensic ballistics concerned with?

    <p>The investigation and identification of firearms by means of ammunitions fired through them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Ballistics'?

    <p>Col. Calvin H. Goddard M.D.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is muzzle blast related to?

    <p>The noise created at the muzzle point due to the escape of expanding gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is exterior ballistics concerned with?

    <p>The motion of projectiles after leaving the firearm up to hitting/reaching the target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does interior ballistics treat?

    <p>The motion of the projectile while still inside the firearm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pressure developed related to in interior ballistics?

    <p>Expansion of heated gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does range refer to in exterior ballistics?

    <p>The straight distance between muzzle and target</p> Signup and view all the answers

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