6. In a murder investigation, the temperature of the corpse was 32.5°C at 1:30 PM and 30.3°C an hour later. Normal body temperature is 37.0°C and the temperature of the surroundings was 20.0°C. When did the murder take place?

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16. In a murder investigation, the temperature of the corpse was
32.5°C at 1:30 PM and 30.3°C an hour later. Normal body
temperature is 37.0°C and the temperature of the
surroundings was 20.0°C. When did the murder take place?
Transcribed Image Text:16. In a murder investigation, the temperature of the corpse was 32.5°C at 1:30 PM and 30.3°C an hour later. Normal body temperature is 37.0°C and the temperature of the surroundings was 20.0°C. When did the murder take place?
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