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An investigation involves determining which metal is better for making pots that will cook food faster.
Which is the best hypothesis to use for this investigation?
Copper is better than iron for making pots.
Copper is more malleable and heats up faster than iron.
If copper is a better conductor, it will heat up faster than iron.
If copper heats up faster than iron, it is better for making pots.
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The best choice is:
"If copper is a better conductor, it will heat up faster than iron."
Why: it is a clear, testable causal hypothesis linking a measurable property (thermal conductivity) to the predicted outcome (heats up faster). The first and fourth options are vague value judgments (“better for making pots”), and the second mixes an irrelevant property (malleability) with heating.
Tip: refine it further for testing, e.g. "Under the same heat source, a copper pot will reach 100°C faster than an iron pot," and state how you'll measure heating time and control variables.
"If copper is a better conductor, it will heat up faster than iron."
Why: it is a clear, testable causal hypothesis linking a measurable property (thermal conductivity) to the predicted outcome (heats up faster). The first and fourth options are vague value judgments (“better for making pots”), and the second mixes an irrelevant property (malleability) with heating.
Tip: refine it further for testing, e.g. "Under the same heat source, a copper pot will reach 100°C faster than an iron pot," and state how you'll measure heating time and control variables.
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