Lab: Motion with Constant Acceleration

Question 1

To run the physics cart, the fan speed of the cart is manipulated. This is the variable.

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independent

Question 2

The cart accelerates due to the speed of the fan. Acceleration is therefore the variable.

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dependent

Question 3

A “constant” is a parameter that stays the same regardless of the variables. One parameter of the cart that is held constant is the .

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mass

Question 4

Obtain a copy of the Student Guide for this lab. Your teacher may provide a copy, or you can click the link to access it. Be sure to read the entire Student Guide for this lab. Did you read the Student Guide carefully?

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yes

Question 5

Review data tables A–D in your Student Guide. Did you record all data throughout the virtual lab experiment?

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yes

Question 6

What did you include in your hypothesis? Check all that apply.

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The “if” part of the hypothesis refers to the fan speed.; The “then” part of the hypothesis refers to a change in the acceleration.; The “because” part of the hypothesis connects fan speed to the energy required to move the cart.

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