What is a missile?
Q: What is a missile?
A: A missile is an object that is thrown or launched at a target. Nowadays, it mostly refers to a self-propelled guided weapon system used in war.
Q: What are missiles used for in war?
A: Missiles are used in war to destroy military targets.
Q: What is the payload of a missile?
A: The payload of a missile refers to the loads it may carry, which can be explosives or other destructive substances.
Q: Can a missile's payload be non-lethal?
A: Yes, a missile's payload is not always harmful to people. Some missiles, like cruise missiles, may carry "graphite bombs" to destroy electrical power systems without much collateral damage.
Q: What are some examples of non-lethal payloads that missiles may carry?
A: Some non-lethal payloads that missiles may carry include smoke screens, flashbangs, or electromagnetic pulses to disrupt communication or radar systems.
Q: How are missiles propelled?
A: Missiles are self-propelled, meaning they have their own engines or motors to move them towards their target.
Q: What is the difference between a missile and a projectile?
A: While both are objects launched at a target, a missile is a self-propelled guided weapon system, whereas a projectile is not guided and does not have an engine or motor to control its flight path.
