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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does interior ballistics treat?

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

What is pressure developed related to in interior ballistics?

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

What does range refer to in exterior ballistics?

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

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