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Re: O/T for you science buffs
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Posted by Deas Plant. on November 08, 2003 at 19:06:05 from (211.26.8.55):
In Reply to: O/T for you science buffs posted by Jonathan on November 07, 2003 at 08:40:49:
Hi, Folks. As I understand it, terminal velocity for most objects -- except pages of paper, feathers, etc. -- is around 120 mph. I have this faint suspicion that if even something as light as a penny hits you at 120 mph, you ARE going to know about it. As for the bullet attaining muzzle velocity, let's assume a muzzle velocity of 1,500 fps, x 60(seconds), x 60(minutes), divided by 5280(feet per mile) = 1,022.72 mph. (That distance is not going to be attained because of air resistance.) I VERY seriously doubt that ANYTHING falling from ANY height within the Earth's atmosphere is going to attain that sort of speed. If my calcs are correct -- and I'm NO maths genius -- terminal velocity, 120 mph, translates to 176 fps, just a little short of the above assumed 1,500 fps muzzle velocity. Anybody got any corrections here? I'm always open to learning. You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.
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