Physical Evidence is tangible items that tend to prove some material fact; also called real evidence. What is an example of Physical Evidence?

• A. A rumor spreading among witnesses.
• B. A court order.
• C. A piece of fabric recovered from a scene.
• D. A weather report.

Answer: (C)

Physical evidence consists of tangible items that can be touched, examined, and analyzed to establish a fact in a case. A piece of fabric recovered from a scene is a classic example because it is a physical item that can be tested for fibers, DNA, and comparison to suspects or other materials at the scene, directly linking to what happened. A rumor isn’t tangible and can’t be tested, so it doesn’t function as physical evidence. A court order is a legal document rather than an object recovered from the scene, so it isn’t physical evidence of the incident. A weather report is information from a source outside the scene and not a physical item retrieved from the location of interest.