Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 10 - Think and Explain - Page 203-205: 48

Answer

The bullet falls beneath the straight line path that it would follow if there were no gravity. If the barrel were aimed straight at the target, the bullet would hit below the target.

Work Step by Step

This is discussed on pages 186-187.
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