Simple Definition of ballistics

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ballistics

noun

: the science that studies the movement of objects (such as bullets or rockets) that are shot or forced to move forward through the air

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“Ballistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ballistics. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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