The term “theory” is often used in everyday conversation essentially to mean “a wild guess.”

NSCI

1. The term “theory” is often used in everyday conversation essentially to mean “a wild guess.”

This is not how the term is used by scientists.

Discuss at least one example to illustrate the distinction. (short answer)

You may use the Internet, textbook, etc. to find information – but please explain or summarize in your own words.

2. Many people confuse velocity and acceleration.

Give an example (not out of the book or from the Internet) that illustrates the difference between velocity and acceleration. (short answer)

3. Give your own example (not out of the book or from the Internet) that illustrates each of

Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion. (short answer)

Please explain or summarize in your own words.

4.

net force

acceleration

velocity

friction

terminal velocity

dynamic equilibrium

Research each of these concepts and then provide an example of your own that illustrates Dynamic Equilibrium (your example must be directly related to forces and motion).