1753, "art of throwing; science of projectiles," with -ics + Latin ballista "ancient military machine for hurling stones," from Greek ballistes, from ballein "to throw, to thr [..]

The science of projectiles in motion. Usually divided into three parts: 1.) Interior Ballistics, which studies the projectiles movement inside the gun; 2.) Exterior Ballistics, which studies the projectiles movement between the muzzle and the target; and 3.) Terminal Ballistics, which studies the projectiles movement in the target.

1 a : the science of the motion of projectiles (as bullets) in flight b : the flight characteristics of a projectile (as a bullet) 2 : the study of the processes within a firearm as it is fired

tephra particles larger than 64 mm (including ‘blocks’ and ‘bombs’) that are ejected from a volcanic vent in any direction without being affected by wind. They rarely reach more than about 3 kilometres radius from the vent.

Ballistics is the study of flight, behavior, and characteristics of projectiles, especially bullets. Ballistics is used to study the functioning of firearms, and the firing, flight, and effects of amm [..]

(n) the trajectory of an object in free flight(n) the science of flight dynamics

The science of cartridge discharge and the bullet’s flight.

The Science of studying projectiles in Motion.

The Science of studying projectiles in Motion, Ballistics, being applied to law. Ballistics on firearm projectiles, such as bullets, include the study of what happens inside the Weapon, during the fli [..]

The study of the action of propellant powders upon projectiles, their speeds, energies and trajectories. Ballistics can be categorized into three phases: Interior

The science that deals with the motion, behavior, appearance or modification of missiles acted upon by propellants, rifling, wind, gravity, temperature or other modifying conditions of force.

The study of what happens to a fired projectile. The study is divided into, internal, external and terminal ballistics. For target shooting purposes it is the first two which are important.

The study of the flight path of projectiles.

(physics) The science of objects that predominately fly under the effects of gravity, momentum and atmospheric drag, and dealing with details of their behaviour at the origin and destination of thei [..]