In the context of the Direct Energy Weapons (DEWs), which of the following observations is/are correct?

DEWs use kinetic energy to damage, incapacitate, or destroy targets.

Compared to traditional munitions, DEWs are potentially less costly per shot than missiles.

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DEWs use kinetic energy to damage, incapacitate, or destroy targets. Incorrect: DEWs are ranged weapons that use concentrated energy from electromagnetic or particle technology, rather than kinetic energy, to incapacitate, damage, disable or destroy enemy equipment, facilities, and/or personnel.
Compared to traditional munitions, DEWs are potentially less costly per shot than missiles. Correct: Compared to traditional munitions, DEWs are potentially less costly per shot than missiles. Unlike missiles which are physical projectiles that are expended with each shot, DEWs theoretically can fire many times using the same energy source, making the per-shot cost potentially lower.

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DEWs use kinetic energy to damage, incapacitate, or destroy targets. Incorrect: DEWs are ranged weapons that use concentrated energy from electromagnetic or particle technology, rather than kinetic energy, to incapacitate, damage, disable or destroy enemy equipment, facilities, and/or personnel.
Compared to traditional munitions, DEWs are potentially less costly per shot than missiles. Correct: Compared to traditional munitions, DEWs are potentially less costly per shot than missiles. Unlike missiles which are physical projectiles that are expended with each shot, DEWs theoretically can fire many times using the same energy source, making the per-shot cost potentially lower.

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