Ballistics - A HISTORY
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Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 questions
Note from the author:
This is a quick history of firearms and gunpowder for an intro to forensics class.
Read all the slides and watch the videos. As you go, make sure to fill out your note packets as you go.
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When did explosive force begin to be forced down a cylinder?
When did explosive force begin to be forced down a cylinder?
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What people originally invented gunpowder?
What people originally invented gunpowder?
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Who most likely spread gunpowder throughout the world
Who most likely spread gunpowder throughout the world
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What causes the gunpowder explode and not just burn?
What causes the gunpowder explode and not just burn?
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What were the Chinese originally looking for when they discovered gunpowder?
What were the Chinese originally looking for when they discovered gunpowder?
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Drag the labels to the correct spot on the diagram.
Other Answer Choices:
Outflow
Closed Container
Gunpowder
Wick
Casing
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What percentage of homicides were committed with a gun?
What percentage of homicides were committed with a gun?
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Why is the estimation of 2% of people in Washington State owning a gun so low?
Why is the estimation of 2% of people in Washington State owning a gun so low?
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In what position do you load the Flintlock rifle?
In what position do you load the Flintlock rifle?