Explain why bullets of a gun are cylindrical in shape.

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(N/A) spinning cylinder moves in a straight path along the direction of its rotational axis. Because of this symmetry,the Magnus effect (which causes lateral force on a spinning object moving through a fluid) is effectively neutralized or balanced,preventing the bullet from deviating from its intended trajectory. For this reason,bullets are designed to be cylindrical.

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