Definition of Ballistics

the scientific study of the motion of objects that are thrown or shot through the air

Examples of Ballistics in a sentence

Using the science of ballistics, I created a Frisbee that spins back toward the thrower.  🔊

The army uses missiles that are governed by the science of ballistics so that the rocket will reach the desired destination.  🔊

Marc is a professional pitcher who uses ballistics to help him understand the effect that gravity has on his pitch.  🔊

As an archer, Rick knows that if he does not take ballistics into account, he will miss his target.  🔊

High speed photography is the science of taking pictures of very fast phenomena, which helps in the study of ballistics.  🔊

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