Chapter 2 Flashcards
What happenes to the rate at which objects fall if you eliminate air resistance
In the absence of air resistance, all objects, regardless of weight or shape, fall at the same rate.
Is science a means by which something can be proven?
No, science cannot prove anything.
What is a counter example?
A counter example is an example that contradicts a conclusion.
What is air resistance?
Air resistance refers to the fact that air actually slows down objects as they fall.
What does the scientific method start with?
The scientific method starts with observation.
What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is an educated guess that attempts to explain an observation or answer a question.
What is a theory?
A theory is a hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data.
What is a scientific law?
A scientific law is a theory that has been tested by and is consistent with generations of data.
What is superconductivity?
Superconductivity is a phenomenon in which conductors, when cooled two very low temperatures, seem to conduct electricity with very little resistance and very little energy loss.
What are the three limitations of science?
The limitations of science are that it cannot prove anything, it is not 100% reliable, and it must conform to the scientific method.
