Q. Ballistics is a branch of science that deals with__:
Answer: Flight, behavior, and effects of projectiles
Notes: Ballistics is a branch of science that studies the propulsion, flight, and impact of projectiles. The term "ballistics" comes from the Greek word "ballein" which means "to throw" or "to project". Ballistics is the science of designing and accelerating projectiles to achieve a desired performance.
Ballistics is divided into several disciplines:
- Internal ballistics: Deals with the propulsion of projectiles, such as within the barrel of a gun or at a rocket launch.
- External ballistics: Deals with the flight of projectiles.
- Intermediate ballistics: The transition between internal and external ballistics.
Ballistics is often used in forensic science to examine firearms and present findings in court.
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