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    Mar 24, 2009, 12:22 PM
    Explosives and Fire
    I am trying to do my forensic science homework and I cannot find the last two questions!
    The First Question is:
    A low explosive becomes explosive and lethal only when it is ________.

    The second question is:
    Unconsumed explosive residues may be detected in the laboratory through a careful _________ examination of the debris.

    I have searched and searched my book and I cannot find these answers! :confused:
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    Mar 24, 2009, 01:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hilbil28 View Post
    A low explosive becomes explosive and lethal only when it is ________.

    Unconsumed explosive residues may be detected in the laboratory through a careful _________ examination of the debris.
    I'm guessing a little bit, but I think the answer to the first one is, "detonated". The strict definition of a low explosive is an explosive that doesn't "burn" with a constant detonation speed. The burning is continually accelerating until it's consumed. With a high explosive, the burning quickly reaches a constant detonation velocity. Somehow, I don't think this is what they're after.

    For the second one, I think the answer is Chemical as in chemical examination of the debris.
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    Mar 25, 2009, 03:39 AM
    Hello hilbil28

    The First Question is: A low explosive becomes explosive and lethal only when it is ________.

    Here is a link tot he answer on that question.

    The second question is: Unconsumed explosive residues may be detected in the laboratory through a careful _________ examination of the debris.

    The word is here 'chemical'.
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