Experimental variables Flashcards
What is the definition of a control variable?
A variable that doesn’t change.
What is the definition of a dependent variable?
A variable that reacts to match the changes of the independent variable.
What’s the definition of an independent variable?
the variable that is changed.
For an experiment that asks “Does the height of a plant affect how much sunlight is absorbed”, what is the independent variable.
Height of the plants.
For an experiment that asks “Does the height of a plant affect how much sunlight is absorbed”, what is the dependent variable.
Sunlight absorbed.
For an experiment that asks “Does the height of a plant affect how much sunlight is absorbed”, what is the control variable.
Type of plant.
Does friction create heat?
Yes
How do you create friction?
By rubbing objects together.
What is buoyancy?
Floating above water.
