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Dave asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 1 decade ago

Difference in kinetic energy?

What would be the difference in kinetic energy of bullet leaving barrel vice bullet coming back down to point of orign, including affects of air resistance? 185 gr bullet, fired straight up, 6ft. above ground, muzzle velocity of 1150 ft/sec, dry air at sea level.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The energy of it returning would be how ever much energy the bullet has when falling at its terminal velocity. I have no idea/way of knowing how much that is for your particular bullet, so I cant say.

    Source(s): Mythbusters
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    1 decade ago

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