Image Based Question – 65923

Blackening around the entry wound as shown in the picture below is due to?

A. Unburnt gunpowder.

B. Burnt gunpowder.

C. Flame.

D. Smoke.

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Correct Answer » D Explanation

Ans:D. Smoke.

The soot or blackening is due to fine carbon particles around the shot hole and can be readily wiped off the skin. The soot or blackening is due to smoke of black gunpowder and is comparatively less if smokeless powder is used.

Note: Tattooing is due to both burnt and unburnt gunpowder.