Fiber Analysis Lab Flashcard

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What are the two types of fibers?

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Natural and synthetic.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What observations are used to help identify a specific fiber?

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Smell of the burned fiber, coiling or melting on contact with flame, color and structure of the residue left after burning.

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Which fabric is NOT made up of plant material?

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Silk.

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What type of evidence does fiber NOT fall into?

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Individual.

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What is it called when fibers are transferred directly from victim to suspect or vice versa?

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Direct transfer.

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Define natural fibers.

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Fibers that are derived from plants or animals.

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Define synthetic fibers.

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Fibers that are man-made, typically from chemical processes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Front

What is the significance of fiber analysis in forensic science?

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It helps in linking suspects to crime scenes through trace evidence.

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What is trace evidence?

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Small quantities of material that can be transferred during a crime.

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What is the role of fiber burning tests in identification?

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To observe characteristics like smell, melting, and residue to identify fiber type.