Choose the correct one-word substitution:
The science of the movement of bullets, shells and missiles after they are fired
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Ballistics
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Aeronautics | the science of designing, building and flying aircraft | Aman wants to study aeronautics and one day build passenger planes in India. |
| (2) Mechanics | the part of physics that deals with force and motion in general | In the mechanics chapter, we learnt why a moving bus throws us forward when it stops suddenly. |
| (3) Ballistics (answer) | the science of the movement and flight of objects that are fired, such as bullets and missiles | The police ballistics report showed from how far away the shot had been fired. |
| (4) Pyrotechnics | the art of making and setting off fireworks | The Diwali show at the stadium was a fine display of pyrotechnics. |