Regarding the relationship between a principal and an independent contractor,which of the following statements is false?
A)The principal does not control the details of the independent contractor's performance.
B)An independent contractor is not an employee of the principal.
C)If an independent contractor commits a crime without the authorization of the principal,the principal is not liable for the agent's crime.
D)A principal is not liable for extremely dangerous actions engaged in by the independent contractor.
E)An individual who hires an independent contractor cannot be held liable for the independent contractor's tortious actions under the doctrine of respondeat superior.

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A)If the independent contractor engages in extremely hazardous activities,such as blasting operations,for the principal,the principal will be responsible for any damages by the independent contractor.
B)If the independent contractor engages in extremely hazardous activities,such as blasting operations,for the principal,the principal will be responsible for any damages by the independent contractor.
C)If the independent contractor engages in extremely hazardous activities,such as blasting operations,for the principal,the principal will be responsible for any damages by the independent contractor.
D)If the independent contractor engages in extremely hazardous activities,such as blasting operations,for the principal,the principal will be responsible for any damages by the independent contractor.
E)If the independent contractor engages in extremely hazardous activities,such as blasting operations,for the principal,the principal will be responsible for any damages by the independent contractor.

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