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Subject: Re: The Speed of Sound
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Date: 17 Jun 91 21:30:40 GMT
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This discussion seems to be based on the assumption that supersonic shock waves
are the mechanism for tranferring energy to the target. Hydraulic pressure is
the more common mode, and it accounts for the large damage channels that are
observed to vastly exceed the bullet size.