1st 9 Weeks, Scientific Inquiry/Physics, Part 3

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What is scientific inquiry?

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Scientific inquiry is the process of asking questions, making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions based on evidence.

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What does a speed graph show?

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A speed graph shows the relationship between time and distance traveled by an object, typically with time on the x-axis and distance on the y-axis.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken. Formula: Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means an object is moving at the same rate over time, with no acceleration or deceleration.

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What does it mean when a graph shows a flat line?

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A flat line on a graph indicates that the object is not moving; its distance remains constant over time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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What is deceleration?

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Deceleration is a type of acceleration that occurs when an object slows down.

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Why is it important for scientists to share their results?

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Sharing results allows scientists to validate findings, collaborate, and build upon each other's work, fostering scientific progress.

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What does it mean for scientific knowledge to be open to change?

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It means that scientific understanding can evolve as new evidence is discovered, leading to revised theories and conclusions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.