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Pregunta | Respuesta |
why is physics considered a basic science? | physics provides the foundation for all other sciences |
what basic phenomenons is physics concerned with? (5) | force, motion, light, heat, sound, energy |
what role does mathematics play in physics? | when things are expressed mathematically it is easier to verify or disprove by experimentation |
outline the steps of the scientific method (5) | 1) observation : recognized an unexplained question 2) hypothesis: make an educated guess 3) predict: predict the consequences (outcomes) of the hypothesis 4) Test Predictions: experiments and calculations 5) Conclusion : the simplest rule that organizes your findings |
difference between scientific fact and law? | fact: an agreement between scientists that are the same about a phenomenon law: a theory or hypothesis that has been tested over and over again and has never failed |
How is "changing your mind" viewed in the scientific community? | scientists must be able to change their minds when their findings are contradicted |
what is the penalty for fraud in the scientific community? | scientific honesty must be maintained in order to remain credible. the penalty is professional excommunication |
when is a hypothesis not scientific? | when we do not have the means to prove it wrong |
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