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Forensic Ballistics  

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Entry terms

  • Ballistics
  • Ballistics, Wound
  • Wound Ballistics

Scope note

  • The science of studying projectiles in motion, ballistics, being applied to law. Ballistics on firearm projectiles, such as bullets, include the study of what happens inside the weapon, during the flight of the projectile, and when the projectile strikes the target, such as body tissue.

History note

  • 2004; for BALLISTICS, WOUND see WOUNDS, GUNSHOT 1987-2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D044709

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