The simulation kept track of the variables and automatically recorded data on object displacement, velocity, and momentum. If the trials were run on a real track with real gliders, using stopwatches and meter sticks for measurement, how might the data compare? Check all that apply.
Answer
A
There would be variables that would be hard to control, leading to less reliable data.
B
The data would be just as valid if it were recorded with a stopwatch.
C
Meter sticks may lack precision or may be read incorrectly.
D
Real glider data may vary since real collisions may involve loss of energy.
E
Human error in recording or plotting the data could be a factor.
F
Controlling real glider velocities by hand would be just as accurate as simulation controls.
Explanation
Real experiments have sources of uncertainty that a simulation can control or avoid. Variables may be difficult to keep constant, meter sticks can be imprecise or misread, and people can make errors while measuring, recording, or plotting data. Real glider collisions may also lose energy, so their results can vary from the simulated results. A stopwatch and hand-controlled glider speeds would not necessarily be as precise as automatic measurements and simulation controls.
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