Activity 11-2 Calculating Time Of Death Using Algor Mortis






Activity 11-2: Calculating Time of Death Using Algor Mortis

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Activity 11-2: Calculating Time of Death Using Algor Mortis

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Time of Death: 0 hours

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Body temperature will drop approximately 1°C per hour for the first 12 hours, then 0.5°C per hour thereafter.

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Time Elapsed (hours) Predicted Body Temp (°C)
0 37
1 36
2 35

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