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Question 1

Destructive Mechanisms of Gunshot (8)

Answer 1

1. Laceration and Permanent Cavity in the Bullet Trajectory
2. Temporary Cavity
3. Hydrostatic Force
4. Shock Wave
5. Fragmentation or Disintegration of the bullet
6. Fragmentation of Hard brittle object in the trajectory
7. Muzzle Blast in contact Fire
8. Other consequential effects on the body of the victim

Question 2

The following statement about gunshot wounds are true EXCEPT

a. In close range fire, the injury is not only due to the missile but also due to the pressure of the expanded gases, flame and other solid products of combustion.
b. Distant fire usually produces the characteristic effect of the ullet alone
c. High power weapon has more destructive effect as compared with low power one
d. The shape of the bullet does not affect the destruction it brings

Answer 2

D; “ the shape of the bullet also plays an important role”