The Ballistic Pendulum: part II

Earlier this week, you computed the muzzle velocity of a spring-powered gun. Today, you'll have a chance to check your values.

• Predict the distance a ball will travel

Some people finish their experiment quickly. For them, I have a review problem.

• review problem, with solution

Now, let's spend a bit of time discussing the inventor of the ballistic pendulum, Benjamin Robins.

• Benjamin Robins and his ballistic pendulum

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