Anyone know the proper formula for calculating the time of death for humans based on the stage of decay and what website can I find this on?
2007-07-28 07:58:16 · 4 answers · asked by littlesoutherner12 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
t sub 1/2 = ln(2)/λ
where
ln(2) is the natural logarithm of 2 (approximately 0.693), and
λ is the decay constant, a positive constant used to describe the rate of exponential decay.
2007-07-28 08:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by V 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure the exponential decay formula applies here... :)
The study of human decay for forensic purposes has been, and continues to be, an important frontier in criminal science.
2007-07-28 15:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by violentquaker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that there is a "proper" formula, but there are probably some approximate formulas that may apply for different circumstances. Keep on watching Peterson on Las Vagas whatever.
2007-07-28 15:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.forensicprofiles.com/nature_crime.html
Forensic science
2007-07-28 15:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by fuzzykitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋