Chokes are sometimes found on shotguns where they function to constrict the end of the barrel. The speed and distance traveled by pellets fired from a narrow choke is ________ the speed and distance traveled by pellets fired from a shotgun with a wide choke.
A)The same as
B)Greater than
C)Less than
D)None of the above

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Chokes constrict the end of the barrel, focusing the shot tighter together as it leaves the barrel. This can increase the effective range and speed of the pellets because the shot stays together longer, reducing spread and maintaining velocity over a greater distance.

Chokes Are Sometimes Found on Shotguns Where They Function to Constrict