Topic explanation

Standard explanation

Independent: stretch of a spring. Dependent: extension. Or independent: mass, dependent: period of a pendulum. Put units on both axes of the graph.

Key points

• one change
• one measure
• independent
• keep the ideas separate
• What You Change And Measure: Independent: stretch of a spring. Dependent: extension. Or independent: mass, dependent: period of a
• WHAT — WHAT YOU CHANGE AND MEASURE: Independent: stretch of a spring. Dependent: extension. Or independent: mass, dependent: period of a
• HOW — Use the idea: Identify what is given, select this topic's rule or evidence, apply it one step at a time, and check
• CORE UNDERSTANDING: Independent: stretch of a spring. Dependent: extension. Or independent: mass, dependent: period of a

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