Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 10 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 201: 11

Answer

If the projectile traveled within the atmosphere, air resistance would slow it down quickly and the frictional heat would burn it up.

Work Step by Step

This is discussed on page 191.
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