Ballistic
Ballistic
Ballistic (/bəˈlɪstɪk/; from the Greek βάλλειν ballein, "to throw") is a term often used in the field of medicine and physics to describe the science of the motion of projectiles or the study of the effects of launching, flight, behavior, and effects of projectiles, especially bullets, gravity bombs, rockets, or the like.
Etymology
The term "ballistic" originates from the Greek word βάλλειν ballein, which means "to throw". It was first used in the 17th century to describe the study of the motion of projectiles launched into the air or space.
Related Terms
- Ballistic Trauma: This refers to a kind of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions.
- Ballistic Impact: This is the effect or result of a projectile striking a surface.
- Ballistic Coefficient: This is a measure of a body's ability to overcome air resistance in flight.
- Ballistic Fingerprinting: This is a set of forensic techniques that are used to identify the specific firearm that fired a particular bullet from the marks left on the bullet and cartridge case.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ballistic
- Wikipedia's article - Ballistic
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