An expert marksman aims a high-speed rifle directly at the center of a nearby target. The rifle's sight has been adjusted for more distant targets. The bullet will hit the target
A) above the center of the target.
B) right at the center of the target.
C) below the center of the target.
D) to the left or right of the center of the target.
E) at an unknown location; more information is needed to work out the answer.

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When a rifle's sight is adjusted for more distant targets, aiming directly at a closer target will result in the bullet hitting above the center. This is because the sight adjustment compensates for bullet drop over distance, which does not occur as much over shorter distances.

An Expert Marksman Aims a High-Speed Rifle Directly at the Center