What defines physical evidence?

• A. Tangible objects related to incident
• B. Time of day
• C. Evidence provided by witness
• D. Present in a trial to prove factual matter

Answer: (A)

Physical evidence is tangible objects connected to the incident that can be observed, touched, and scientifically analyzed. This makes it verifiable through physical testing and objective data. Examples include a weapon, a fingerprint, a bloodstain, or fibers from clothing. The other options describe aspects that aren’t physical objects: time of day is non-tangible context; evidence from a witness is testimonial rather than physical; and being present in court describes how evidence is used, not what defines physical evidence.