Firearms and Ballistics

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What is the unique marking left on a bullet by the barrel of a gun called?

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Fingerprint

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What types of ballistic evidence can be used to help solve a crime?

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Guns used in a crime, spent cartridges, bullets embedded in a murder victim, all of the above.

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What does ballistics gel retain?

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The path of a fired bullet.

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How do you estimate the distance from the shooter to a target using a trajectory diagram?

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By measuring the angle and height of the trajectory.

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What is the measure of the diameter of a bullet called?

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Caliber.

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What is the purpose of a ballistic fingerprint?

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To identify a specific firearm based on the unique markings it leaves on bullets.

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What is the difference between internal and external ballistics?

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Internal ballistics deals with the processes inside the firearm, while external ballistics deals with the behavior of the bullet in flight.

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What factors can affect a bullet's trajectory?

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Gravity, wind, air resistance, and the angle of fire.

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What is the role of gunpowder in firearms?

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To create gas that propels the bullet out of the barrel.

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What is a spent cartridge?

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A cartridge that has been fired and is no longer usable.