ballistic coefficients

A form of ballistic coefficient — physics The ratio of the mass of an object to the product of its maximum cross-sectional area and its drag coefficient, used to measure the object's resistance to deceleration by hydrodynamic drag.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of ballistic coefficient
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