Forensic Science Quiz: Glass and Fiber Evidence

What are the physical properties of glass that can be used for forensic analysis?

• Taste, smell, and sound

• Refractive index, density, color, thickness, and fracture patterns.

• Weight, height, and texture

• Age, gender, and nationality

Glass fragments found at a crime scene can be used as what type of evidence?

• Digital evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Physical evidence

Which technique is commonly used to analyze the refractive index of glass fragments?

• X-ray diffraction

• Refractive index immersion

• Ultraviolet spectroscopy

• Magnetic resonance imaging

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Fiber evidence can be transferred between individuals through which process?

• Airborne transmission

• Chemical reaction

• Telepathy

• Contact or physical interaction

Which technique is used to compare the color and diameter of fibers?

• Chromatography

• Tensile testing

• Microscopy

• Spectroscopy

What is the term for fibers that are naturally shed from the human body?

• teeth

• nails

• skin

• hair

Which type of fiber is commonly found in carpets and upholstery?

• Polyester

• Nylon

• Acrylic

• Cotton

Fiber evidence can be used to establish a link between a suspect and a crime scene through which principle?

• Transfer principle

• Reflection principle

• Absorption principle

• Gravity principle

Which type of glass fracture occurs when the force is applied to one side of the glass?

• Radial fracture

• Concentric fracture

• Lateral fracture

• Longitudinal fracture

What is the term for the process of comparing the physical and chemical properties of fibers?

• fiber examination

• fiber analysis

• fiber comparison

• fiber evaluation