Identify the independent and dependent variables. The independent variable is the quantity whose values you get to choose during the experiment. It is usually plotted on the horizontal axis. The dependent variable is the quantity that changes due to changes in the independent variable. The dependent variable is usually plotted on the vertical axis. In this experiment, you will change the mass hanging on a spring and measure the amount that the spring stretches.
Show transcribed image textIdentify the independent and dependent variables. The independent variable is the quantity whose values you get to choose during the experiment. It is usually plotted on the horizontal axis. The dependent variable is the quantity that changes due to changes in the independent variable. The dependent variable is usually plotted on the vertical axis. In this experiment, you will change the mass hanging on a spring and measure the amount that the spring stretches.