To run the physics cart, the fan speed of the cart is manipulated. This is the variable.
Obtain a copy of the Student Guide for this lab. Your teacher may provide a copy, or you can click the link to access it. Be sure to read the entire Student Guide for this lab. Did you read the Student Guide carefully?
Review data tables A–D in your Student Guide. Did you record all data throughout the virtual lab experiment?
The cart accelerates due to the speed of the fan. Acceleration is therefore the variable.
A “constant” is a parameter that stays the same regardless of the variables. One parameter of the cart that is held constant is the .
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Lab: Motion with Constant Acceleration