Sekundärmotstånd

Sekundärmotstånd, often translated as secondary resistance, refers to the resistance encountered by a projectile after it has penetrated the initial layers of a target. This concept is particularly relevant in ballistics and wound ballistics, where understanding how a projectile behaves within a medium is crucial for predicting its effects. When a projectile enters a target, such as tissue or armor, it loses energy due to various factors including deformation, fragmentation, and friction. Sekundärmotstånd specifically describes the ongoing energy loss and potential trajectory changes as the projectile travels deeper into the target material.

The magnitude of sekundärmotstånd is influenced by several factors. The projectile's design, including its shape, material, and construction, plays a significant role. A blunt projectile, for example, will generally experience higher sekundärmotstånd than a pointed one due to increased surface area interaction. Similarly, projectiles designed to fragment or expand upon impact will experience changes in their interaction with the target medium, affecting the secondary resistance. The properties of the target material itself are also critical. Denser, more resistant materials will impart greater sekundärmotstånd. Understanding sekundärmotstånd helps in predicting penetration depth, terminal ballistics, and the potential for incapacitation or damage.