Question

What type of microscope would be most appropriate for evaluating similarities between a test bullet and one recovered from a crime scene?

A) compound
B) comparison
C) stereoscope
D) scanning electron

Answer 1

the appropriate microscope is d

Answer 2

Answer: B) comparison

Comparison microscope is a microscope which is used for the comparison of the suspected specimen bullet obtained from the scene of crime with the one which is obtained after test fire. It exhibit two sample stages and the field of view of two bullets is compelled into one view so that the similarities and differences among the samples can be noted upon by direct comparison. The samples can be rotated to 360° to allow the comparison of surface feature.