The TASER device is shaped like a handgun and uses what to propel its two darts?

The TASER device is shaped like a handgun and uses what to propel its two darts?

• A. Electric charge
• B. Spring mechanism
• C. Compressed gas
• D. Magnetic propulsion

Answer: (C)

Propelling the darts uses compressed gas. The two darts are housed in high-pressure gas cartridges, and when fired the gas expands rapidly to push each dart out of the muzzle toward the target. After impact, the TASER delivers electrical pulses through wires to incapacitate. The other options don’t fit: electric charge isn’t what launches the darts, a spring mechanism isn’t how this device achieves its range and compact form, and magnetic propulsion isn’t used in TASER systems.

Propelling the darts uses compressed gas. The two darts are housed in high-pressure gas cartridges, and when fired the gas expands rapidly to push each dart out of the muzzle toward the target. After impact, the TASER delivers electrical pulses through wires to incapacitate. The other options don’t fit: electric charge isn’t what launches the darts, a spring mechanism isn’t how this device achieves its range and compact form, and magnetic propulsion isn’t used in TASER systems.