Which statement about ballistics is TRUE?
A) Damage is less when the bullet does not exit the body.
B) When a bullet tumbles, it decreases the damage.
C) In penetrating trauma, the mass of a projectile is more significant than its velocity when determining kinetic energy.
D) When a bullet yaws, it increases the damage.

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When a bullet yaws, it increases the damage. Yawing refers to the rotation of the bullet during flight. This causes the bullet to hit the target at an angle, creating a larger wound channel and more damage.

Which Statement About Ballistics Is TRUE