terminal ballistics

Terminal ballistics is the study of the impact of projectiles. It is a branch of ballistics, which is the science of the propulsion, flight, and impact of projectiles. While internal and external ballistics deal with propulsion and flight, terminal ballistics focuses on what happens when a projectile hits its target. This field also encompasses the study of how projectiles cause injury to personnel. Understanding terminal ballistics is crucial for analyzing the effects of impacts, whether in military applications or forensic investigations.12