6th Science ACA Semester Review

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What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure?

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Ask the instructor before proceeding.

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What force makes toy cars come to a stop when rolled on a sidewalk?

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Friction.

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In an experiment measuring fuel efficiency, what is the independent variable?

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The type of fuel used.

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How does kinetic energy change as an object moves faster?

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Kinetic energy increases as an object moves faster.

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In an investigation measuring marshmallows in cereal, what is the dependent variable?

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The number of marshmallows because that was what she was measuring.

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What is the definition of potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.