The following substances were found at the scenes of explosions. Indicate for each group of items if low, high, or a combination of explosives were used

If high explosives were used, indicate whether the components can be identified as primary or secondary explosives. a. Potassium nitrate, charcoal, sulfur
b. PETN (pentaerythritoltetranitrate)
c. Lead styphnate
d. Ammonium nitrate and sodium nitrate gelled with guar gum
e. Potassium chlorate mixed with sugar
f. Triacetone triperoxide


a. Low explosive (black powder)
b. Secondary high explosive
c. Primary high explosive
d. Secondary high explosive (water gel)
e. Low explosive (chlorate mixture)
f. Secondary high explosive (liquid explosive)

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Even though Gary, a police officer, never actively demands gratuities, but he receives free food and meals from people in his neighborhood so that minor incidents of disorder are ignored in the neighborhood. According to the Knapp Commission, Gary would most likely be labeled a

A. squealer. B. grass eater. C. hard charger. D. station queen.

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A term applied to precedents set by the judges in the royal courts of England is law

a. statutory b. moral c. ecclesiastical d. common e. customary

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Luz is an employee of Motor Parts, an auto parts store. On the orders of his employer, he switches trademarks on parts that come into the store to be sold to consumers. This is most likely

What will be an ideal response?

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