Velocity

Swiftness; rapidity; rate of motion.

Final Velocity. (See Remaining Velocity.

Initial Velocity. The velocity with which a projectile issues from the mouth of a cannon. This is also known as Muzzle Velocity.

Remaining Velocity. The velocity of a projectile at the extreme range of the gun.

Striking Velocity. (See Terminal Velocity.)

Terminal Velocity. The velocity of the projectile at the point of striking. This is generally known as striking velocity.