Glass as Evidence Pt. 1

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What is glass evidence in forensic science?

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Fragments or shards of glass found at a crime scene

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What are the different types of glass evidence that can be found at a crime scene involving cars or trucks?

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tempered glass, laminated glass

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glass evidence should be ________________ before moving.

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pictured or photographed

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What are the characteristics of tempered glass?

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shatters into small, pieces when broken

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How can the refractive index of glass be used as evidence?

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By comparing glass found on a victim to a secondary location.

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What is the significance of glass fracture patterns in forensic investigations?

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determining the order of shots fired through a store front window.

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How can the density of glass be determined in a forensic analysis?

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By measuring its mass and volume and calculating the ratio of mass to volume.

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What is the role of glass evidence in hit-and-run cases?

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Glass evidence can match the vehicle to glass fragments found at the crime scene.

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Radial fractures

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cracks that radiate outward from the point of impact

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Concentric fractures

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are circular lines around the point of impact; they begin on the same side as the force