Mythbusters—Waterslide Wipeout
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7 questions
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Explain the myth they are trying to bust with Waterslide Wipeout.
Explain the myth they are trying to bust with Waterslide Wipeout.
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If Adam is sliding down at 165 feet and 24 degree angle, use your vector calculator and find the actual height he is falling(which value is going to determine the height, x or y)?
If Adam is sliding down at 165 feet and 24 degree angle, use your vector calculator and find the actual height he is falling(which value is going to determine the height, x or y)?
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Using the value for the height Adam falls down the slide, how long would it take him to fall straight down from this height?
Using the value for the height Adam falls down the slide, how long would it take him to fall straight down from this height?
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Using the value for the height Adam falls down the slide, how fast would he be going just before he hit the ground?
Using the value for the height Adam falls down the slide, how fast would he be going just before he hit the ground?
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In most experiments, scientists have many variables to study. What are some control variables(parts of the experiment they do not change) and some experimental variables(parts of the experiment you do change). Give 2-3 examples of each.
In most experiments, scientists have many variables to study. What are some control variables(parts of the experiment they do not change) and some experimental variables(parts of the experiment you do change). Give 2-3 examples of each.
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What are some of the problems they have with this myth?
What are some of the problems they have with this myth?
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What is their final conclusion about Waterslide Wipeout(busted/confirmed/plausible)?
What is their final conclusion about Waterslide Wipeout(busted/confirmed/plausible)?