Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Siti wants to test how the type of surface affects the distance a toy car travels. She uses a ramp and releases the car from the same height on different surfaces. Which variable must be kept constant?

A The time taken to stop
B The mass of the toy car
C The type of surface
D The distance the car travels
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Identify the aim (Surface vs Distance). Step 2: The surface is the independent variable (changed). Step 3: All other variables, including the mass of the car and the ramp height, must be kept the same for a fair test.

Correct answer: The mass of the toy car

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