Chapter 3, Problem 3ACT

a.

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To determine: Whether the impression from a new automobile tire indicates that the item possesses class or individual characteristics.

Introduction: Impression is an expression that determines the shape and structure of any evidence.

b.

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To determine: The indication from the evidence of a fingerprint.

Introduction: Forensic scientists are working to resolve the issue related to any crime or criminal investigation.

c.

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To determine: The indication from the evidence of a spent bullet cartridge.

Introduction: A bullet refers to a kinetic projectile and a part of firearm ammunition that is expelled from the rifle barrel at the time of the shooting.

d.

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To determine: The indication from the evidence of a mass-produced synthetic fiber.

Introduction: A synthetic fiber is a synthesized polymer composed of tiny molecules. It is formed by human beings through chemical synthesis.

e.

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To determine: The indication from the evidence of pieces of a shredded document.

Introduction: A document refers to a piece of information that exists in the form of writing, and drawing, and can be presented electrically or manually.

f.

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To determine: The indication from the evidence of commercial potting soil.

Introduction: Potting soil is a medium where plants, herbs, and vegetables have grown in the pot.

g.

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To determine: The indication from the evidence of skin and hair scrapings.

Introduction: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a genetic material that helps in growth, development, and reproduction. It contains the genetic information of an individual.

h.

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To determine: The indication from the evidence of fragments of a multilayer custom automobile paint.

Introduction: At the crime scene, it is necessary to collect the evidence because it helps to find out the identity of the criminal or victim.