Which of the following statements regarding gunshot wounds is correct?
A. The speed of a bullet has a greater impact on causing injury than the mass.
B. The size of a bullet has the greatest impact on producing injury.
C. High-velocity bullets will cause less severe internal injuries.
D. Low-velocity bullets will cause the greatest amount of internal injury.
Answer: A. The speed of a bullet has a greater impact on causing injury than the mass.
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