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What is the accurate (effective) range of a firearm?
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?
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?
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?
What is forensic ballistics concerned with?
Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Ballistics'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Ballistics'?
What is muzzle blast related to?
What is muzzle blast related to?
What is exterior ballistics concerned with?
What is exterior ballistics concerned with?
What does interior ballistics treat?
What does interior ballistics treat?
What is pressure developed related to in interior ballistics?
What is pressure developed related to in interior ballistics?
What does range refer to in exterior ballistics?
What does range refer to in exterior ballistics?