Which type of grooves is seen in rifled firearms?
Question and options
Which type of grooves is seen in rifled firearms?
- Circular
- Straight
- Spiral
- Both straight and spiral
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Spiral
Rifling consists of spiral (helical) grooves cut into the bore that impart spin to the bullet. Straight grooves would not spin the bullet, and smooth-bore weapons have no rifling at all.
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