PhysicsMidtermReview

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• control variable
• control group

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment. 

• obervations
• question/problem
• materials
• procedures

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how toy cars with different masses affects the distance they roll down a ramp.  Identify the independent variable.

• distance traveled by the cars
• height of the ramp
• mass of the car
• number of cars

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how toy cars with different masses affects the distance they roll down a ramp.  Identify the dependent variable.

• height of the ramp
•  distance traveled by the cars
• mass of the car
• number of cars

Which variable depends on what is done at the beginning of an experiment?

• Dependent
• Independent
• Control
• Following

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

• Diameter of the ball
• Force acting on the ball
• Height that the ball bounces
• Height from which the ball is dropped

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9