Which of the following is the meaning of Ricochet?
Question and options
Which of the following is the meaning of Ricochet?
- Tampered bullet
- Unfired bullet
- Deflection of the bullet
- Blunting of the bullet
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Deflection of the bullet
Ricochet is the deflection (rebound) of a bullet after striking a surface. A ricocheted bullet may be deformed and may tumble, but the term means the change of direction, not tampering, blunting or an unfired round.
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