muzzle velocity
Projectile's exit speed
Muzzle velocity is the speed of a projectile—typically a bullet—at the moment it exits the barrel of a firearm.
It's a key measure of a weapon's power and range: higher muzzle velocity means flatter trajectory and greater impact force.
The rifle has a muzzle velocity of 3,000 feet per second.
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Not in motion
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