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What you go when physics, not reason, is steering your trajectory.
means Relating to the flight of projectiles under gravity alone, or by extension, an explosive loss of composure.
from From Greek ballein, to throw, via the ballista — the Roman siege engine that flung rocks at unwelcome guests.
Going ballisticMissiles do it after engines cut out, midair.
Forensic ballisticsEach gun barrel scars bullets like a fingerprint.
True trajectoryBallistic means coasting on momentum, no more thrust.