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Activity #3 - Identifying variables

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    1 pt

    An investigation was done with an electromagnetic system made from a battery and wire wrapped around a nail. Different sizes of nails were used. The number of paper clips the electromagnet could pick up was measured.

    Which is the independent variable?

    Type of battery, wire or nail

    Sizes of nails

    Number of paper clips picked up

    The hardware store is closed

    Quality of the battery, wire or nails

  • 2. Multiple Choice
    30 seconds
    1 pt

    An investigation was done with an electromagnetic system made from a battery and wire wrapped around a nail. Different sizes of nails were used. The number of paper clips the electromagnet could pick up was measured.

    Which is the dependent variable?

    Type of battery, wire or nail

    Sizes of nails

    Number of paper clips picked up

    The hardware store is closed

    Quality of the battery, wire or nails

  • 3. Multiple Choice
    30 seconds
    1 pt

    An investigation was done with an electromagnetic system made from a battery and wire wrapped around a nail. Different sizes of nails were used. The number of paper clips the electromagnet could pick up was measured.

    Which is the control variable?

    Type of battery, wire or nail

    Sizes of nails

    Number of paper clips picked up

    The hardware store is closed

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