A hunter aims directly at a target (on the same level) 130 m away. If the bullet leaves the gun at a speed of

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A hunter aims directly at a target (on the same level) 130 m away. If the bullet leaves the gun at a speed of

At what angle should the gun be aimed so the target will be hit?

2007-10-21 16:40:41 · 2 answers · asked by TiTi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

2 answers

It depends upon the speed of the bullet and some allowance for wind may be required. Intuitively speaking the hunter can aim at the target directly !

2007-10-21 17:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by Venkat R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Totally depends on the gun. If it's a fast bullet such as a 270, just aim for the spot.
A slower moving bullet, you might have to allow for some "Kentucky Windage"
IE: Aim a hair higher.

2007-10-21 23:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Carl R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋