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A skilled gunman always keeps his gun slightly tilted above the line of sight while shooting. Why?

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To understand why a skilled gunman always keeps his gun slightly tilted above the line of sight while shooting, we need to consider the physics of projectile motion and the effects of gravity on a bullet after it is fired. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Projectile Motion**: - When a bullet is fired from a gun, it follows a parabolic trajectory due to the influence of gravity. The bullet's initial velocity is directed along the line of fire, but as it travels, gravity pulls it downward. 2. **Effect of Gravity**: ...
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