ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ricochet

Okay kiddo, have you ever played with a ball? Imagine throwing it really hard against a wall and then it bounces right back at you. That's kind of like ricochet.

Ricochet is when something like a bullet or a ball hits a surface and then bounces off at an angle. It's like the object is playing a game of tag with the surface it hits.

Let's say you're playing with a ball and you throw it at a wall. The ball hits the wall and bounces back at an angle. This happens because the wall pushes the ball back with force, and the angle it bounces off depends on how the ball hits the wall.

Now imagine this same thing happening with a bullet. If a bullet hits a surface at a certain angle, it can ricochet off and hit something else. That's why it's important to be careful with guns and make sure you shoot in a safe area.

So remember, ricochet is like playing tag between an object and a surface. Just make sure to be safe when shooting or playing with balls near walls!
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