Aerodynamic drag
The retarding force exerted by air on a moving projectile. Proportional to air density, the square of velocity, the drag coefficient, and the bullet's cross-sectional area. Dominates deceleration for supersonic rifle projectiles.
The retarding force exerted by air on a moving projectile. Proportional to air density, the square of velocity, the drag coefficient, and the bullet's cross-sectional area. Dominates deceleration for supersonic rifle projectiles.
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