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A bullet is a solid projectile propelled by a firearm or air gun and is normally made from metal (usually lead). A bullet does not contain explosives, but damages the intended target by tissue disruption and impact. The word "bullet" is sometimes erroneously used to refer to a cartridge, which is the combination of bullet, casing (case or shell), gunpowder and primer. See "ammunition". The Oxford English Dictionary definition of a bullet is "a projectile of lead ... for firing from a rifle, revolver etc." However, bullets for air guns are not part of a cartridge. sometimes lead, other bullets, brass, and you can get steel tiped.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoBullets penetrate, and then depending their construction, they either stay together, fragment or expand.
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What is the principle of bullet train?
The principle that Bullet Train work on is Magnetic levitation and magnetic suspension. . .
How does the primer work on a bullet?
When the striker on the gun strikes the primer, it explodes, causing the gunpowder in the casing to ingite. The explosion propels the bullet down the barrel.
How bullets work?
A bullet is the part of a cartridge that is fired from the gun. A cartridge consists of a cartridge case, primer, powder, and the bullet. The primer is struck by the firing pin, and explodes. In doing so, it ignites the gunpowder. Rapidly burning powder produces a rapidly expanding gas. This pushes the bullet out of the barrel.
Does a bullet train travel faster than a bullet?
bullet trains travel at 96.5 percent the speeed of a bullet No it doesn't. A bullet train does around 190mph normally and can reach 275mph. Depending on calibre, a rifle bullet travels at 1,500-2,000mph. So on average, a bullet train travelling at normal speed travels at between 9.5 and 12.6% of the speed of a rifle bullet.
What is the difference between a 9mm bullet and a 45 cal bullet?
Generally speaking, the .45 caliber bullet is larger in diameter and heavier than a 9mm bullet.
What is the principle of bullet train?
The principle that Bullet Train work on is Magnetic levitation and magnetic suspension. . .
How do bullet trains work give be a brief block diagram including braking system?
i do not know about the breaking system but bullet trains work by maglev, or magnetic levitation, to propel
What are the odds that a bullet proof vest doesn't work?
Yes.
How hot does the metal have to be for it to work in a bullet mold?
The metal would need to be past its melting point to work in a bullet mold. For example, if the metal was stainless steel, the temperature is 1510 degrees Celsius.
Would the long range bullet that Cross used in Wanted work?
I was looking for the answer to that myself also. However I think not, why make something as simple as a bullet that complicated. Also u cannot curve a bullet.
How does the primer work on a bullet?
When the striker on the gun strikes the primer, it explodes, causing the gunpowder in the casing to ingite. The explosion propels the bullet down the barrel.
How many years will a bullet work?
Properly stored, 4 to 5 decades or more.
How does an automatic-rifle bullet shot work?
Automatic-rifle bullet are usually gas powered and the achieve great speeds by rapidly accelerating out of the rifle, usually in response to a trigger.
What is the principle that bullet train work on?
The principle with which the bullet train works is the Magnetic Levitation. U can see the following link to know more about it. http://science.howstuffworks.com/maglev-train.htm
Is saying there are a lot of people here at work you would like to put a bullet in a terroristic threat?
no
How does a bullet train move?
The function of the bullet train is to move large amounts of people quickly from one point to another. The bullet train improves the efficiency of the transportation system allowing it to serve higher numbers of people.
What is the giant bullet bill from Mario's name?
Little bullet: Bullet BillBig Bullet: Banzai BillGiant Bullet: King Bill
