Asked by Sanyam Gupta on May 27, 2024
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What did Richard Reid have hidden in his shoes?
A) 283 grams of black gun powder
B) A toothpaste tube of TNT
C) A stick of dynamite
D) 283 grams of C4
Richard Reid
Richard Reid, also known as the "Shoe Bomber," is a British terrorist who attempted to detonate explosives packed into his shoes on an American Airlines flight in December 2001.
- Elucidate the steps involved in the production of trinitrotoluene (TNT) and the significance of taggants in explosives.
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Zybrea KnightJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Richard Reid, known as the "Shoe Bomber," had 283 grams of PETN, a type of plastic explosive, hidden in his shoes. While the choices don't mention PETN specifically, C4 is a well-known plastic explosive, making it the closest option to the correct substance.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the steps involved in the production of trinitrotoluene (TNT) and the significance of taggants in explosives.