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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Compressed air is used to fire lead slugs in -
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The correct answer is  Air pistol and air guns release lead shots or pellets which are propelled by air compressed in a cylinder.
In other weapons, projectiles are ejected by high pressure due to rapid formation expanding hot gases.