Forensics Crossword Puzzle

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Forensics Crossword Puzzle

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  • caliber : the internal diameter or bore of a gun barrel
  • serological testing : laboratory tests conducted on blood, saliva, or other bodily fluids to detect the presence of specific antibodies or antigens.
  • muzzle velocity : the speed at which a projectile leaves the barrel of a firearm
  • striation : grooves and scratches on a bullet caused by the rifling of a firearm.
  • firing pin : a movable pin in a firearm that strikes the primer of a cartridge to set off the charge
  • antigen : a substance that stimulates an immune response, such as a pathogen or a foreign substance in the body.
  • luminol : a chemical substance used in forensic investigations to detect the presence of blood, even in trace amounts, by producing a blue luminescence.
  • ballistics : the science of projectiles and firearms.
  • dna profiling : the process of analyzing and comparing specific regions of an individual's dna to determine their unique genetic profile.
  • gauge : a measure of the inside diameter of a shotgun barrel
  • velocity : the speed of an object in a given direction, often measured in meters per second (m/s) or feet per second (fps).
  • trajectory : the path followed by a projectile through the air, influenced by factors such as gravity, velocity, and wind resistance.
  • antibody : a protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance (antigen) and used to identify and neutralize it.
  • gunshot residue : tiny particles expelled from a firearm when discharged, which can be used to identify the presence of a firearm or determine the distance between the firearm and the target.
  • forensic serology : the application of serological techniques and methods in the investigation of criminal cases involving bodily fluids.
  • bullet drop : the decrease in the trajectory of a bullet as it travels farther from the muzzle due to the effects of gravity.
  • blood typing : the classification of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
  • serology : scientific study of serum and other bodily fluids
  • rifling : the arrangement of spiral grooves on the inside of a rifle barrel