To do so, should he simply aim at the mirrored image of his assailant?
2007-03-06 06:17:19 · 3 answers · asked by whoknows 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Well yes and no.... the path to the image part is right, but there is really no way of predicting what a bullet will do once it bounces off a metal surface owing to the fact that the metal in the bullet (usually lead) is soft and malleable and will almost certainly change shape during the impact and ricochet and it will most likely start to tumble after bouncing off the metal surface. It might take Joe two or three shots to take down the bad guy.
2007-03-06 06:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming the collision and reflection are perfect, and that it wasn't in the air long enough for gravity or air resistance to do much, yes. It would be the same as shining a laser pointer in someones eye who you could see in the mirror.
2007-03-06 06:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the angle of reflection of the image will be equal to that of the bullet (depending on wind speed and direction).
2007-03-06 06:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by Norrie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋