How can your conclusion on the speed of a falling rifle bullet be true?

Subject: How can your conclusion on the speed of a falling rifle bullet be true?

Date: Tue Jul 4 13:16:29 2006
Posted by Len
Grade level: nonaligned School: none
City: Clacton-on-Sea State/Province: Essex Country: UK
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1152044189.Ph

Message:


You conclude the speed of a falling bullet to be 91mph at return to shooter. 
With a greater density and less drag than a falling human (terminal velocity 
about 120 mph, your conclusion makes no sense. 
len@keme.co.uk

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