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What is the term for the pointed end of a blood spatter that indicates the direction of travel?

Back

Spine

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How does the angle of impact affect the shape of blood droplets?

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As the angle of impact gets smaller, the tail of the droplet gets longer.

Front

What is Luminol used for in forensic science?

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Luminol is a chemical used to illuminate or glow if blood is present.

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What are the lines in a blood spatter pattern that indicate the direction of travel called?

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Lines of convergence.

Front

What determines an individual's blood type?

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An individual's blood type is determined by genetics.

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What is the significance of the angle of impact in blood spatter analysis?

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The angle of impact helps determine the direction from which the blood originated.

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What is the purpose of blood spatter analysis in forensic investigations?

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To reconstruct the events of a crime scene and understand the dynamics of bloodshed.

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What are the three main types of blood spatter patterns?

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Passive, transfer, and projected patterns.

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What does a circular blood droplet indicate about the angle of impact?

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A circular droplet indicates a 90-degree angle of impact.

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What is the role of surface texture in blood spatter analysis?

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Surface texture affects the shape and size of blood droplets upon impact.