Tasers: How they work

The video tutorial explains a device used by police worldwide. It describes the mechanism where a firing pin releases compressed gas, propelling barbed projectiles connected by copper wires to deliver an electrical charge. The device uses a rechargeable battery to deliver 50,000 volts, disrupting electromuscular control. A laser sight aids in aiming, and the device is effective up to 6.4 meters. The charge can incapacitate an aggressor for five seconds.

What initiates the release of the compressed gas in a taser?

• A remote control

• A voice command

• A button press

• A firing pin

How are the barbed projectiles connected to the taser device?

• By copper wires

• By steel cables

• By plastic tubes

• By nylon strings

What is the voltage delivered by the taser's battery?

• 10,000 volts

• 100,000 volts

• 20,000 volts

• 50,000 volts

What feature assists in aiming the taser?

• A camera

• A scope

• A laser sight

• A flashlight

What is the effective range of the taser?

• 4.8 meters

• 3.2 meters

• 6.4 meters

• 8.0 meters