Write me a Pargraph Your family decides to take a long road trip for the summer. You will be riding in the
car while it moves at a fairly constant rate for eight hours to reach your destination.
Record your answers to the questions about this road trip below.
Question 1
Which quantity in this situation is the independent variable?
In this situation, the independent variable would be the amount of time spent driving in the car. The distance traveled and the destination reached are dependent on the independent variable of time.
Which quantity is the dependent variable?
The dependent variable in this situation would be the distance traveled and the destination reached. These values depend on the amount of time spent driving in the car, which is the independent variable.
Describe how you know which is which in this situation.
In this situation, we can determine the independent variable by looking at what we are controlling or changing deliberately. In this case, we are controlling the time spent driving in the car, as we are deciding how long the road trip will last. The distance traveled and the destination reached would then depend on the time spent driving, making them the dependent variables. The independent variable is the cause, while the dependent variables are the effects that are influenced by the independent variable.
What do you think is a reasonable speed for the car to travel at for most of the trip?
Remember to include units of measurement in your answer.
A reasonable speed for the car to travel at for most of the trip would be around 60-70 miles per hour (mph). This is a common speed limit on highways and interstates in many places, and it allows for efficient and safe travel while covering a good distance in a reasonable amount of time.
Why did you pick this number?
I picked 60-70 mph as a reasonable speed for the car to travel at for most of the trip because it is a common speed limit on highways and interstates, where long road trips typically take place. This speed allows for efficient travel while maintaining safety, as it is neither too slow nor too fast for most road conditions. Additionally, traveling at this speed would ensure that the road trip can be completed within a reasonable time frame of eight hours, covering a significant distance while minimizing the time spent on the road.
Fill out the table below that shows the amount of time that has passed and how far
you have traveled from 0–8 hours. Make sure to label the quantities on the top row of
the table. Pay attention to which side each quantity should go on.