ballistic coefficient

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Noun

1. {{l|en|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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