Re: A question for those interested in physics...

Edwin wrote:
> 
> "Robert Bowmaker" <rob...@dse.gen.nz> wrote in
> news:x7Vn8.1094$sO2...@news.xtra.co.nz:
> 
> > Firing bullets straight up is a common occurence in many situations
> > (i.e. warning shots,
> 
> I would hope warning shots aren't a common occurance where you're from. ;-)

I see you don't believe in the traditional warning before an Office
tries to shoot someone.

> 
> > shooting at the sky during a funeral for certain
> > people etc.)
> 
> Shooting done for a salute usually is done with blanks.
> 
> > The question is: What actually happens to the bullet? Does it go into
> > space? Does it fall back down? Does it burn up? None of the above?
> 
> It falls back down.  I don't know how much harm a few onces of lead will do
> if it falls on you.  ;-)
> 

Depending on the speed of the few ounces of lead, it can kill you.

-- 
Rick

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