ballistics
Toolmarks can be compared between evidence and test-fired items. This topic is part of Forensics within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
ballistics trivia questions
Forensic ballistics commonly examines firearms, bullets, and what?
Answer: Cartridge cases
Bonus fact: Toolmarks can be compared between evidence and test-fired items.
What markings can a rifled gun barrel leave on a bullet?
Answer: Striations
Bonus fact: Lands and grooves can create microscopic marks.
What does rifling cause a bullet to do in flight?
Answer: Spin
Bonus fact: Spin stabilizes the projectile.
Modern soft ballistic armor commonly uses what kind of material?
Answer: Strong synthetic fibers
Bonus fact: Aramid fibers such as Kevlar can spread impact energy.
Hard ballistic plates are often made from ceramics combined with what?
Answer: Fiber backing
Bonus fact: Ceramic strike faces break up projectiles while backing captures fragments.