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The short answer is, it creates a hole in whatever it hits. Some bullets (hollow points) will generally expand and become jagged and make bigger holes than non-hollow points.
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Could someone survive a bullet wound in the 1920s?
Yes, it's quite possible to survive from bullet wounds at any time including the 1920's, it all depends what injury the bullet causes, a flesh wound in the arm, leg, buttocks etc. is not usually fatal, if the bullet hits a vital organ such as the heart or brain, causes serious internal injuries or the wound becomes infected then you are in trouble.
What is a penetrating head injury?
In a penetrating head injury, an object such as a bullet fractures the skull and enters brain tissue.
Why can a small mass such asa bullet kill a personwhen fired from a gun?
Simple answer, it makes a hole and the blood all comes out the hole. More detailed answer, a fired bullet carries a lot of energy, destroys tissues and structures along its path and causes traumatic injury.
Can you suvive a bullet shot?
Yes- depending on the injury caused by the bullet. Not every gun shot is a fatal shot. However, any gunshot CAN be a fatal one. People can die at once, or at a later time from the injury, or from infection that results from the wound.
What types of head injuries are there?
either as a closed head injury, such as the head hitting a car's windshield, or as a penetrating head injury, as when a bullet pierces the skull.
In and ldquoAn Episode of War and by Stephen Crane what is the main reason that the lieutenant is wounded?
The lieutenant is wounded in the story because a bullet hits his arm during a battle. The injury causes him to be taken off the battlefield and receive medical treatment.
What causes a bullet to spin from a rifle or handgun?
The grooves in the barrel.
Can you sue an Indian casino for personal injury?
Why not? Whoever causes an injury should be sued.
Can a chest injury cause a concussion?
Only if the chest injury causes you to hit your head.
What is ballistic spin drift?
Ballistic spindrift is when the spin imparted on the bullet causes a drift in the direction the TOP of the bullet is spinning in.
What causes encephalomalacia?
spinal crush injury
What causes a bullet to rotate on exit?
What causes it to rotate is the rifling in the barrel. What causes it to continue to rotate after it leaves the barrel is centrifugal force.
