Flashcard #1 Science Inquiry

Front

What is the result of dividing Position by Time?

Back

Speed/velocity

Front

What type of variable is the amount of time (days) in which the squid are counted?

Back

Independent variable

Front

In a line graph, what variable is always labeled on the y-axis?

Back

Dependent variable

Front

What is the displacement of a runner who runs 4 laps around the track, starting and ending at the same point?

Back

0

Front

What do vector quantities and scalar quantities share in common?

Back

Magnitude (numbers)

Front

Define 'independent variable' in an experiment.

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Front

Define 'dependent variable' in an experiment.

Back

The variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

Front

What is the difference between vector and scalar quantities?

Back

Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction, while scalar quantities have only magnitude.

Front

Give an example of a vector quantity.

Back

Velocity

Front

Give an example of a scalar quantity.

Back

Speed