Question
Examine the following statements:
If two balls of different masses are dropped from the same height, then they will reach the ground at the same time.
The aroma of flowers is more pleasant than that of burning leaves. Identify which of the statements is a testable hypothesis, and which is not. Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.
If two balls of different masses are dropped from the same height, then they will reach the ground at the same time.
The aroma of flowers is more pleasant than that of burning leaves. Identify which of the statements is a testable hypothesis, and which is not. Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.
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The first statement, "If two balls of different masses are dropped from the same height, then they will reach the ground at the same time," is a testable hypothesis because it can be experimentally verified by dropping balls of different masses and measuring the time it takes for them to reach the ground. The second statement, "The aroma of flowers is more pleasant than that of burning leaves," is not a testable hypothesis in a scientific sense, as "pleasantness" is subjective and varies from person to person, making it challenging to measure objectively.