Muzzle energy is the kinetic energy of a bullet as it is expelled from the muzzle of a firearm. It is often used as a rough indication of the destructive potential of a given firearm or load. The heavier the bullet and the faster it moves, the higher its muzzle energy and the more damage it will do.
The general formula for the kinetic energy is
where
- v is the velocity of the bullet
- m is the mass of the bullet.
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