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What is speed?

A

How much distance is covered over a period of time.

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Which of these animals would probably cause the greatest pressure on the ground?

A

A fat cow with small feet.

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3
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How do you calculate pressure?

A

Pressure = Force / Area

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4
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When area increases…

A

…pressure decreases.

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5
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What is the formula to calculate speed?

A

V = S / T

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What is an independent variable?

A

The variable that you change.

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How do you calculate moment of force?

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Moment = Force x Distance

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How can you lie on a bed of nails?

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Because your weight is distributed evenly over a large area.

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What is a control variable?

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A variable that must be kept the same.

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