Science Assignment
Part I: Force Diagrams
1) Draw a force diagram for a frictionless cart moving away from the sensor at a constant speed.
2) Draw a force diagram for a frictionless cart moving away from the sensor at a decreasing speed. The fan is on and your hand is pushing on the cart in the opposite direction of the fan to slow it down.
Part II: The Scientific Method
Scientists use the scientific method to ask (and sometimes even answer!) questions about the world. To help you understand a little more about the scientific method, please define the following terms in your own words. Please don't just cut and paste from Google.
1) Hypothesis
2) Independent variable
3) Dependent variable
4) Controlled variables
5) Scientific consensus
6) Scientific Theory.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.