External Ballistics

External ballistics is the study of how a projectile, like a bullet or artillery shell, moves through the air after it’s fired. It involves understanding how factors such as gravity, air resistance, wind, and the projectile’s speed and shape influence its trajectory. This knowledge helps shooters and engineers predict where the projectile will land, ensuring accurate targeting over different distances. Essentially, external ballistics bridges the gap between firing the projectile and hitting the intended point, considering the physical forces acting on it as it travels through the atmosphere.