Weapons' Measurements:

For the purpose of this cite the velocity, mass, and momentum will be observed and calculated. Momentum is the product of mass and velocity. Momentum will be the unit used in the final results.

The bow and arrow and the gun and bullet calculations will involve projectile motion. In these calculations the projectile follows a perfect parabolic path. Air resistance and friction will be ignored for the purpose of simplicity.

The bat and the hammer calculations will involve conservation of energy. Again air resistance and friction will be ignored for the purpose of simplicity.

Below are the kinematic equations to be used. The basic principles of conservation of energy can be found at hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu.

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