Crash Test Dummies Experiment

What is the aim of the Crash Test Dummies Experiment?

• To investigate if distance travelled affects the force on a crash test dummy

• To measure the speed of a toy car

• To determine the weight of a lego person

• To find the best angle for a ramp

Which piece of equipment is NOT listed for the Crash Test Dummies Experiment?

• Hot Wheels Car

• Ramp

• Protractor

• Stopwatch

At what angles should the ramp be set during the experiment?

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What should be recorded after the toy car collides with the brick?

• The speed of the car

• The distance travelled by the person

• The weight of the car

• The height of the ramp

What is the purpose of using blue tack in the experiment?

• To attach the lego person to the toy car

• To measure the distance travelled

• To increase the weight of the car

• To change the angle of the ramp

What is the independent variable?

• Angle of the ramp

• Distance the lego person travelled

• Separation from car

What is the dependent variable?

• Angle of the ramp

• Distance the lego person travelled

• Separation from car