How can a scanning electron microscope be used to determine whether a suspect has recently fired a gun?

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Possible gunshot particles remaining on a shooter’s hands are lifted off with a piece of adhesive tape; the tape is then examined under the scanning electron microscope. The X-rays produced by the particles are analyzed and displayed according to their energies. This allows the examiner to detect the presence of elements frequently found in bullet primers.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Formal methods for removing unfit judges include which of the following?

a. impeachment proceedings b. recall elections c. impeachment proceedings and recall elections d. impeachment proceedings, recall elections, and judicial conduct commissions

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Sinn Féin,4 the name of the political party representing the original IRA, was adopted by the splinter Provisionals as their ________ _______. Gerry Adams, a prominent civil rights advocate, had long been suspected of being involved directly with the PIRA Council

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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