Do bullets come down faster than they go up?

Do bullets come down faster than they go up?

When the bullet is going up, gravity is trying to pull it down, so the bullet slows down. Now, instead of slowing it down, gravity makes it go faster. Because gravity is constant (i.e. it doesn’t change), the bullet will speed up while coming down at the SAME RATE as it slowed down when it was going up.

How does elevation affect bullet drop?

“In basic terms, as your altitude increases, the density of the air the bullet must travel through decreases, thereby reducing the drag on the bullet. Generally, the higher the altitude, the less the bullet will drop.

Does a bullet fired and a bullet dropped hit the ground at the same time?

The y-component of air resistance for the fired bullet still depends on the fired speed of the bullet (since it is proportional to v2). A fired bullet (with air resistance) does not hit the ground at the same time as a dropped bullet.

Does altitude affect shooting?

Temperature and Altitude are related in that they both affect air density and therefore the ballistic performance of a bullet. Lower altitudes and lower temperatures result in denser air, therefore more drag on the bullet and more bullet drop.

Are bullets faster in cold weather?

Cold air is more dense than hot air, so it slows bullets. Hot air expands, reducing molecular density and drag. The result is predictable in pattern, if not degree. Bullets strike higher.

Do bullets fire when dropped?

A bullet isn’t likely to go off when you drop the cartridge for various reasons, including how it lands. Most dropped bullets land tip first on a floor or the ground. When this happens, the bullet will land in a way that prevents the impact from being sufficiently forceful to cause the bullet to fire.

Why do the bullets hit the ground at the same time?

Starts here2:57Bullet Fired vs Bullet Dropped – Mythbusters for the ImpatientYouTube