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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
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