Fiber Analysis in Forensics

Which of the following is a common method used in fiber analysis?

• Microscopy

• Chromatography

• Spectroscopy

• All of the above.

Fiber analysis in forensics can help in ______.

• solving crimes

• determining fabric quality

• creating new textiles

• none of the above

Fiber evaluation can show the type of fiber, its color, and what other possibilities?

• Material strength

• Possibility of violence

• Manufacturing process

• Environmental impact

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What can fiber evaluation reveal about a suspect?

• Their age

• Their location

• Their height

• Their weight

In the context of fiber transfer, what does secondary transfer involve?

• Direct transfer from victim to suspect

• Transfer from a source to a suspect and then to a victim

• Transfer from a suspect to a source

• Transfer from a victim to a source.

Fill in the blank: In a direct transfer, fibers are transferred directly from ____ to suspect or suspect to victim.

• Source

• Victim

• Object

• Animal

Which of the following is a characteristic of synthetic fibers?

• A) Derived from plants

• B) Produced in a laboratory

• C) Found in nature

• D) Made from minerals

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of plant fibers?

• A) Resistant to harsh chemicals

• B) Soluble in water

• C) Can absorb water

• D) Dissolved by strong acids

Which fiber is obtained from rabbits?

• Wool

• Cashmere

• Angora

• Silk

Acetate has a silky luxurious appearance and ______ easily.

• Absorbs moisture

• Dries

• Melts

• Fades