Newton's Law of Cooling is utilized for estimating the time of death due to its mathematical model that describes the rate of temperature change of an object in relation to its environment. This law provides a systematic approach to forensic science, allowing investigators to calculate the time elapsed since death based on body temperature. Key advantages include its reliance on measurable data and its applicability in various environmental conditions, while disadvantages involve assumptions about constant environmental temperatures and the potential for external factors to skew results.
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