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question 9 of 10
what is a shot string?
a the path of a bullet as it exits the barrel of a rifle
b a pattern of the pellets as they exit the muzzle of a shotgun
c the amount of pellets for a given size of shot shell
d the length of a centerfire rifle cartridge
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Explanation:

A shot string refers to the pattern formed by the pellets as they exit the muzzle of a shotgun. Option A describes a bullet's path (not relevant to shotguns which use pellets). Option C refers to the quantity of pellets (not the pattern). Option D is about cartridge length. Option B correctly defines a shot string as the pellet pattern from a shotgun muzzle.

Answer:

B. A pattern of the pellets as they exit the muzzle of a shotgun