Firearms Weekly Check-in #1

Last updated 8 months ago
4 questions
2
In this example, a projectile is fired from a BB rifle at a velocity (speed) of 400 ft/sec.

How many seconds after the projectile is fired will it take to reach the target?
_______ seconds

Calculate the vertical distance dropped by the projectile while it is airborne.
_______ feet
1
2 more BB rifles are test fired with the following velocities:

BB1: 400 ft/sec
BB2: 600 ft/sec
BB3: 300 ft/sec

Which of the BB rifles' bullets will fall the most during the initial 0.2 seconds?

__________
3

Categorize the following firearms.

  • Matchlock
  • Flintlock
  • Percussion cap
1

Select the caliber of the cartridge in the image shown.