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= Deflection (ballistics)
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In ballistics, "deflection" refers to the alteration in the trajectory of a projectile, usually as a consequence of external factors such as wind, intermediate obstacles, or the curvature of the Earth. The term can also refer to the change in the path of a projectile after it strikes an object or surface.