Random Things Paper 2 Flashcards

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Before taking any measurements the student adjusted the ruler to make it vertical. Explain why adjusting the ruler from slanted to vertical is important.

A
  • to reduce error in measuring

- the ruler at an angle would make the measurements shorter

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How can a graph show is A and B are directly proportional?

A

A straight line through the origin

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Out of theory A and B most scientists now only use theory B. Suggest why they think theory A is wrong.

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-new evidence/observations can’t be explained by theory A

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