Answer:
Independent variable: length of pendulum
Dependent variable: period or swing time
Control variables: same mass of pendulum, point of release of each pendulum
Explanation:
This experiment involves determining the relationship between the length of a pendulum and period (swingtime) i.e. whether the length of the pendulum affected the period. In order to set up an experiment, pendulums with different lengths will be used. After the release of each pendulum, the swingtime or period (T) is measured.
- The independent variable is the variable that is changed or manipulated in the experiment. In this case, the independent variable is the LENGTH OF THE PENDULUM, which is changed for each pendulum.
- The dependent variable is the variable that is measured in an experiment. In this case, the PERIOD OR SWINGTIME is the dependent variable because it is what is measured.
- The controlled variable in an experiment is the variable that is kept unchanged for all the groups in an experiment. In this case, the MASS OF THE PENDULUM AND THE POINT OF RELEASE OF EACH PENDULUM are the control variables.
