Branches of Ballistics

Question 1

It involves all reactions that take place while the bullet is still in the gun

Answer 1

Interior/Internal

Question 2

Refers to the attributes and movements of the bullet after it has left the gun muzzle

Answer 2

Exterior/External

Question 3

The sound associated with the rough being fired

Answer 3

Muzzle Blast

Question 4

The light or flame associated with the round being fired

Answer 4

Muzzle flash

Question 5

The actual pattern or the curved path of the bullet in flight

Answer 5

Trajectory

Question 6

Three Stages of Trajectory

Answer 6

• straight horizontal line
• parabola like flight
• vertical drop

Question 7

The straight distance between muzzle and target

Answer 7

Range

Question 8

Types of Range

The distance within which the shooter has control of his shots

Answer 8

Accurate

Question 9

Types of Range

The distance at which the projectile can be expected to be lethal

Answer 9

Effective range

Question 10

Types of Range

The farthest distance that a projectile can be propelled from a firearm

Answer 10

Maximum range

Question 11

Types of Range

A shot fired so close to the target that no sighting is necessary for effective aiming

Answer 11

Point Blank Range

Question 12

Speed of the bullet measured in ft/sec

Answer 12

Velocity

Question 13

Force of the air encountered by the bullet in its flights

Answer 13

Air resistance (drag)

Question 14

Downward reaction of the bullet towards the earth center due to its weight

Answer 14

Pull of gravity

Question 15

The entry of the bullet on target

Answer 15

Penetration

Question 16

The study of the behavior of a projectile when it hits its target. Deals with the destructive actions and effects that occur at the end of the projectile’s flight

Answer 16

Terminal Ballistics

Question 17

refers to the size of bullet grouping on the target

Answer 17

Terminal accuracy

Question 18

refer to the energy of the projectile when hitting the target

Answer 18

Terminal energy

Question 19

The depth of entry of the projectile on the target

Answer 19

Terminal penetration

Question 20

Refer to the speed of the bullet

Answer 20

Terminal velocity

Question 21

Refer to the study of shots from smooth bore firearms like shotgun and muskets

Answer 21

Shot Ballistics

Question 22

The study of the effects of a projectile on a target and the condistions that affects them

Answer 22

Wound Ballistics

Question 23

Gun muzzle pressed against, or within an inch or two, of the body

Answer 23

Contact

Question 24

Gun muzzle that is 6 inches to 2 ft to the body

Answer 24

Close Discharge

Question 25

Gun muzzle is 2 and 3 ft from the body

Answer 25

Distance discharge

Question 26

It is the science of analyzing FA usage in crimes by means of the ammunition fired through them

Answer 26

Forensics Ballistics

Question 27

Divisions of Forensic Ballistics

3

Answer 27

• Field Investigations
• Technical Examinations of the Ballistic Exhibits
• Legal Proceedings/ Court Duty