If σ denotes the density of the metal, and if the shell has a cavity homothetic with the external ellipsoidal shape, a fraction f of the linear scale; then the volume of a round shot being 1⁄6 π d3, and 1⁄6 π d3 x of a shot x calibres long

W = 1⁄6 πd3 x (i − ƒ3) σ,

(20)

Wk12 = 1⁄6 πd3 x d2(1 − ƒ5) σ,
10

(21)

Wk22 = 1⁄6 πd3 x l2 + d2(1 − ƒ5) σ.
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(22)

If ρ denotes the density of the air or medium

W′ = 1⁄6 πd3 xρ,

(23)