Question

a student conducts an experiment to test how the temperature of a ball affects its bounce height. the same ball is used for each test, and the ball is dropped from the same height each time. what is the dependent variable?
○ the drop height of the ball
○ the type of ball
○ the bounce height of the ball
○ the temperature of the ball

Explanation:

In an experiment, the dependent variable is the one that is measured or affected by the independent variable. Here, the student is testing how temperature (independent variable) affects bounce height. The drop height and type of ball are kept constant (controlled variables). So the bounce height depends on the temperature, making it the dependent variable.

Answer:

C. the bounce height of the ball