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Physics study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is it important to study physics? | It is important b/c it (helps us understand how the world around us works and how scientists figure out why things happen). |
| What factors affect a pendulum's period? | The (length of the string and the mass of the bob) affect the period of the pendulum. |
| Why is he scientific method important? list 5 basic steps | It is important b/c it (gives scientists a step by step way to investigate questions, test ideas, and use evidence to reach conclusions). Questions-Hypothesis-Experiment-Data-Conclusion *rmb: queen henry exerts da conclusion |
| What makes a hypothesis testable? | It is testable if it can be (tested by an experiment and potentially proven wrong). |
| What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data? | Qualitative data describes qualities using words, while quantitative data uses numbers and measurements. *QUANTitative=QUANTITY=numbers |
| What is the difference between a theory and a law? | A theory explains why something happens, while a law describes what happens based on repeated observations and evidence. *Theory=WHY Law=WHAT |