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80 practice flashcards covering key concepts from the Forensic Ballistics lecture notes, formatted as Q&A.
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What does the Greek root 'ballien' (also 'balo') mean in the origin of the word ballistics?
To throw
Ballistics originates from which language and what does it mean?
Greek; to throw
Which branch of ballistics studies the projectile while still inside the firearm?
Internal Ballistics
Which term describes the branch of ballistics that analyzes the projectile inside the gun barrel?
Internal Ballistics
The sudden burning of gunpowder inside the cartridge case is called what?
Deflagration
What is the term for combustion within a cartridge case that occurs rapidly but not as a detonation?
Deflagration
What sound is produced by the sudden exit of heated gases at the muzzle end?
Muzzle blast
Which term refers to the audible effect caused by gases exiting the muzzle?
Muzzle blast
Shot ballistics deals with projectiles fired from which type of firearms?
Smoothbore firearms
Shot ballistics is primarily concerned with projectiles from which firearm type?
Smoothbore firearms
The caliber of a shotgun is determined by its what?
Gauge
Which measurement defines a shotgun's bore size?
Gauge
Which shotgun projectile consists of relatively large lead balls?
Buckshot
Name the shotgun projectile that uses large lead pellets.
Buckshot
A shotgun designed with rifling near the muzzle end is called what?
Paradox shotgun
Identify the shotgun type with rifling near the muzzle.
Paradox shotgun
Wound ballistics focuses on which aspect of gunshot effects?
Effects of projectiles on the human body
Which area studies the impact of bullets on living tissue?
Wound ballistics
The presence of powder residues on a target is referred to as what?
Gunpowder Residue (GSR)
What is the term for powder residue left on targets after firing a gun?
Gunpowder Residue (GSR)
Enumerate the four main branches of Ballistics.
Internal Ballistics, External Ballistics, Terminal Ballistics, Forensic Ballistics
Identify the four primary branches of Ballistics.
Internal, External, Terminal, Forensic Ballistics
List the four main branches of Ballistics.
Internal Ballistics, External Ballistics, Terminal Ballistics, Forensic Ballistics
Name the four branches of Ballistics.
Internal Ballistics, External Ballistics, Terminal Ballistics, Forensic Ballistics
Enumerate the four branches of Ballistics.
Internal Ballistics; External Ballistics; Terminal Ballistics; Forensic Ballistics
List the stages in the development of man’s weapons.
Stone Age weapons, Bronze Age weapons, Iron Age weapons, Gunpowder era weapons
What are the stages in the development of man’s weapons as taught in the notes?
Stone, Bronze, Iron Ages, plus the Gunpowder era
Provide the four stages in the evolution of man’s weapons.
Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Gunpowder era
Name the four historical stages of weapon development.
Stone Age weapons; Bronze Age weapons; Iron Age weapons; Gunpowder era weapons
Give the four main periods in weapon development.
Stone, Bronze, Iron, Gunpowder
Attribute three characteristics of External Ballistics.
Velocity; Trajectory; Time of flight
List three attributes studied in External Ballistics.
Velocity; Trajectory; Time of flight
Name three key aspects of External Ballistics.
Velocity, Trajectory, Time of flight
Identify three external ballistic parameters.
Velocity; Trajectory; Time of flight
What are three basic kinds of gunshot wounds?
Contact wound; Close-range wound; Distant wound
Enumerate the three basic kinds of gunshot wounds.
Contact wound; Close-range wound; Distant wound
List the three principal types of gunshot wounds.
Contact wound; Close-range wound; Distant wound
Name the three main categories of gunshot wounds.
Contact wound; Close-range wound; Distant wound
Three basic gunshot wound types mentioned in the notes.
Contact wound; Close-range wound; Distant wound
Name three shotgun types.
Sawn-off shotgun; Paradox shotgun; Double-barrel shotgun
Identify three shotgun designs.
Sawn-off shotgun; Paradox shotgun; Double-barrel shotgun
List three shotguns mentioned in the notes.
Sawn-off shotgun; Paradox shotgun; Double-barrel shotgun
Give three shotgun types.
Sawn-off shotgun; Paradox shotgun; Double-barrel shotgun
What are the five identification items from Page 2, Part III?
(1) Unstable bullet motion (Yaw); (2) Muzzle end light (Muzzle Flash); (3) Depth of penetration; (4) Lead shot; (5) Muzzle contact wound
What concept is described as the unstable motion of the bullet in flight?
Yaw
What is the light produced by combustion of gases at the muzzle called?
Muzzle flash
What term refers to the depth of bullet penetration on the target?
Depth of penetration
What are small molten lead balls formed by dropping molten alloy from a shot tower called?
Lead shot
What is the wound type when the gun muzzle is pressed against the body?
Contact wound
Define Internal Ballistics.
The branch that studies the projectile while inside the firearm (from firing to barrel exit).
Define External Ballistics.
The branch that analyzes the projectile in flight after leaving the firearm.
Define Terminal Ballistics.
The effects of the projectile on the target.
Define Forensic Ballistics.
The analysis of firearms, ammunition, and their effects on evidence.
What does GSR stand for?
Gunpowder Residue
What is the term for the light emitted at the muzzle during firing?
Muzzle flash
What is the act of bullet wobble in flight called?
Yaw
Which shotgun projectile consists of large lead balls?
Buckshot
Which shotgun design shortens the barrel length?
Sawn-off shotgun
Which shotgun is rifled near the muzzle?
Paradox shotgun
What is the measurement that defines shotgun bore size?
Gauge
What is the term for pellets used for hunting that are smaller than buckshot?
Birdshot
What is the heavy single projectile type used in some shotguns?
Slug
Which shotgun design has two barrels?
Double-barrel shotgun
Which shotgun design has a rifled bore near the muzzle to stabilize shot?
Paradox shotgun
Which term describes the light from the muzzle when firing?
Muzzle flash
What does 'GSR' indicate at a crime scene?
Gunpowder residue on surfaces or clothing
What is the term for the energy and path of a bullet as it travels through air?
External Ballistics concepts (velocity, trajectory, time of flight)
Name three shotgun ammunition types mentioned.
Buckshot, Birdshot, Slug
What is the process of creating spherical lead pellets by dropping molten lead?
Lead shot formation
What is the term for the distance-related terms of wound types?
Contact, Close-range, Distant
What is the branch that studies the effects of bullets on the body called?
Wound ballistics
Which term describes the energy delivered to tissue by a bullet?
Penetration depth or energy transfer (context-dependent)
Which shotgun projectile is used as a single, solid projectile?
Slug
What is the term for the presence of powder residues after firing?
Gunpowder Residue (GSR)
Which wound type occurs when the muzzle is in contact with the body?
Contact wound
What is the term for a muzzle-to-body wound at very close range?
Close-range wound
What is the term for a wound caused by a bullet at a distance?
Distant wound
What is the classification of shotgun ammunition by gauge size?
Gauge
Which shotgun feature controls spread and pellet distribution?
Choke
What is the general term for the cause of injuries from firearms?
Ballistics/Wound ballistics
What is the common term for the footprint or imprint left by a muzzle on skin?
Muzzle imprint (associated with contact wounds)
Which type of shot is composed of many small pellets?
Birdshot
Which shot type is designed to be a single large projectile for penetration?
Slug
What does the term 'burn of powder' refer to at the muzzle?
GSR presence and muzzle-related residues
Which branch would analyze a fired cartridge’s primer and powder burn inside the case?
Internal Ballistics
Which branch would analyze a bullet’s trajectory in open air after leaving the barrel?
External Ballistics
Which branch would study the damage caused by a bullet inside a living body?
Wound ballistics
Which shotgun type is legally characterized by shortened barrels?
Sawn-off shotgun
Which shotgun design uses two adjacent barrels?
Double-barrel shotgun
Which shotgun type is designed to stabilize shot through rifling at the muzzle?
Paradox shotgun
What is the effect called when powder gases produce a loud bang and visible flash at the muzzle?
Muzzle blast / muzzle flash distinction (muzzle blast is sound; muzzle flash is light)
What is the term for the bullet’s instability in air?
Yaw
What is the light emitted from the muzzle due to gas combustion?
Muzzle flash
What is the shot material used by shotgun ammo that creates large pellets?
Lead shot
What is the collection term for gunpowder residues found on clothing or surfaces?
GSR (Gunpowder Residue)
Which part of ballistics concerns a bullet’s path after leaving the barrel but before hitting the target?
External Ballistics
Which part of ballistics concerns the effect on the target’s tissue and organs?
Terminal/Wound Ballistics
The term for the stage in weapon development immediately before the use of gunpowder is what?
Bronze or Iron Age (depending on context) before Gunpowder era
The age in which stone tools were used is called what?
Stone Age
What is the term for the time a bullet takes to reach the target?
Time of flight