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A bullet, shot at a disc shaped object. Assuming it will normally penetrate the disc. What would happen if the disc was spinning on an axis, like a tire. Would the movement deflect the bullet? And how fast would the it have to rotate for it to happen? I'm assuming that since the bullet is moving more or less straight, and it takes time to penetrate the object. Then high RPM on the disc would mean that in order for penetration the bullet would have to exert force in a spiral motion. And that can't happen, I think. So it would have to be deflected? Pick any materials, calibers, distances etc. you like. I just want to know if my guestimate is right ;) And maybe see how it's calculated.
Re: Bullet penetration of spinning disc
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