Science Skills and Modeling
The one variable tested at a time, the manipulated variable
Independent variable
What is the following unit and what does it represent?
m
meter, length
What is the term used to describe an object speeding up?
positive acceleration
Energy stored in an object based on its position (height)
Gravitational potential energy
These subatomic particles are located in the nucleus of an atom.
Proton, neutron
Determines the data, get measured, responding variable
Dependent Variable
What is the following unit and what does it represent?
kg
kilogram, mass
This is calculated for the entire duration of a trip.
Average speed
This law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Law of conservation of energy
This particle is responsible for identifying the element.
Proton
This variable is recorded on the x-axis.
Independent Variable
What is the following unit and what does it represent?
K
Kelvin, temperature
This only has a magnitude.
Scalar
Mechanical force exerted by a magnetic field upon a magnetic pole placed in it, non-contact force
Magnetic
These are located on the left and middle of the periodic table.
Metals
This variable is recorded on the y-axis.
What is the following unit and what does it represent?
m/s
meters per second, speed/velocity
What is the term used to describe an object slowing down?
Negative acceleration
Attraction or repulsion between electrically charged particles, non-contact force
Electrostatic
Which group has 3 valence electrons and a charge of +3?
Group 3
Scientists use this to better understand the world around them.
Scientific model
What is the following unit and what does it represent?
m/s2
meters per second squared, acceleration
This has a magnitude and direction.
Vector
Energy in motion
Kinetic
Which group has 5 valence electrons and a -3 charge?
Group 5