Rashawn wants to test if the mass of a ball influences how far he can throw it.

Question

What is the independent variable?
What is the dependent variable?
List three things Rashawn should keep constant.
What would Rashawn measure and record in a data table? And make a Title
For the graph

Answer 1

In Rashawn's experiment to test if the mass of a ball influences how far he can throw it:

Independent Variable:

• The mass of the ball.

Dependent Variable:

• The distance the ball is thrown.

Three Things Rashawn Should Keep Constant:

1. Throwing technique: Rashawn should use the same throwing technique for each throw to ensure consistency.
2. Environment conditions: Factors such as wind speed, temperature, and humidity should be kept constant to avoid any impact on the throw distance.
3. Ball type: All balls used should be of the same type and material (e.g., all being rubber balls) to ensure that only mass is varied.

Data Table Title:

• “Impact of Ball Mass on Throw Distance”

Data to Measure and Record:

Rashawn should measure and record the following information in the data table:

1. Mass of Ball (grams): The weight of each ball used in the experiment.
2. Distance Thrown (meters): The distance each ball is successfully thrown.
3. Trial Number: To indicate each multiple attempt with the same ball mass.

Graph Title:

• “Effect of Ball Mass on Throw Distance”