Question 1 (part 2) · LEK · Wounds
Which of the following statements is/are true about gunshot wounds?
1) they are characterised by cavity formation due to cavitation;
2) in the case of firearms the muzzle velocity of a projectile is the highest;
3) they are characterised by a lower potential of injury from a long range;
4) they are characterised by a higher potential of injury from a long range;
5) the number of fatal gunshot wounds is higher than non-fatal ones.
The correct answer is:
2) in the case of firearms the muzzle velocity of a projectile is the highest;
3) they are characterised by a lower potential of injury from a long range;
4) they are characterised by a higher potential of injury from a long range;
5) the number of fatal gunshot wounds is higher than non-fatal ones.
The correct answer is:
- A. only 5.
- B. 1,3.
- C. 1,2,3.
- D. 1,4.
- E. 3,5.
Hint
Think about how a bullet's velocity and kinetic energy change as it travels away from the barrel, and what that means for tissue damage.
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