Ballistic coefficient

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.Nounphysics The ratio of the mass of an object to the product of its maximum cross-sectional area and its drag coefficient, used to measure the object's resistance to deceleration by hydrodynamic drag.

Synonyms

external ballistics internal ballistics muzzle velocity aeroballistics automobile drag coefficient thermal conductance aeroelasticity thermal resistance compressive strength conductance thermal conductivity acceleration

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