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How This Is Calculated


$$ \beta = \frac{m}{c_D A} $$ where:

β   =   Ballistic Coefficient   (kg/m²)

m   =   Mass of the object   (kg)

CD   =   Drag coefficient   (Dimensionless)

A   =   Cross-sectional area   (m²)


Assumptions


  • There are no lift forces.
  • The objects are spherically symmertric.
  • The object is in a stable trajectory.
  • The flow is incompressible.


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