Physics

Question	Answer
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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	Created by Courtney Sampson about 5 years ago