In every experiment, there are two types of variables: control variables and tested variables. Control variables (independent variables) are items the scientist can control. Tested variables (dependent variables) are the measured outcomes from the experiment (only one item can be the tested variable).
How does the wingspan of a paper airplane effect the gliding distance?
Control Variables: wingspan, drop height (needs to be constant throughout the experiment)
Tested Variable: gliding distance
Identify the variable being tested in each question below.
How does friction affect speed? __________
What is the effect of the ramp height on the speed of the toy car? __________
What effect does force have on the distance a marshmallow flies off a catapult? __________
What effect does static electricity have on hair? __________