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AcquireDataMotionSensor |
Acquire data from a motion sensor apparatus used in kinematics and dynamics experiments |
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AcquireDataTickerTape |
Acquire data from the ticker tape apparatus used in kinematics and dynamics experiments |
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ApplyPropDirQual |
Apply a qualitative direct proportional relationship to determine that $y$ increases (decreases) when $x$ increases (decreases) |
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ApplyPropInvLinear |
Apply an inverse-linear proportional relationship, $y \propto \frac{1}{x}$, to determine that when $x$ halves, $y$ doubles; when $x$ triples, $y$ decreases to one-third of its original value, and so forth |
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ApplyPropInvQuadratic |
Apply an inverse-quadratic proportional relationship, $y \propto \frac{1}{x^2}$, to determine that when $x$ halves, $y$ quadruples; when $x$ triples, $y$ decreases to one-ninth of its original value, and so forth |
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ApplyPropInvQual |
Apply a qualitative inverse proportional relationship to determine that $y$ increases (decreases) when $x$ decreases (increases) |
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ApplyPropLinear |
Apply a linear proportional relationship, $y \propto x$, to determine that when $x$ halves, $y$ halves; when $x$ triples, $y$ triples, and so forth |
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ApplyPropQuadratic |
Apply a quadratic proportional relationship, $y \propto x^2$, to determine that when $x$ doubles, $y$ quadruples; when $x$ halves, $y$ decreases to one-fourth of its original value, and so forth |
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ApplyScalingPower |
Apply a power proportional relationship to determine how $y$ changes when $x$ changes (e.g., $y$ quadruples when $x$ doubles for $y \propto x^2$) |
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ApproximateShape |
Approximate an irregular shape with a simply polygon. |
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ChooseCartCoordSystem |
Choose a Cartesian coordinate system that is convenient for a particular purpose |
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ChooseEquation |
Choose the appropriate equation to use to solve for an unknown |
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Classify |
Classify a phenomenon as the appropriate value in a category |
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ClassifyEvidence |
Classify a phenomenon based on evidence, not direct observation. |
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ClassifyMultipleAxes |
Classify a phenomenon in a multiple-axis scheme. |
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ClassifyObjectAppearance |
Classify an object based on its appearance. |
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ClassifyObjectBehavior |
Classify an object based on its behavior. |
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ConstructExplanation |
Construct a scientific explanation for a natural phenomenon |
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DesignControlledExp |
Design a simple controlled experiment to answer a particular scientific question. The experiment has one independent variable, one independent variable, and one controlled variable |
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DetermineMeasureError |
Determine the error inherent in a measurement |
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DetermineModelLimits |
Determine the limits within which a particular model is a good representation of nature |
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DetermineRelevantForces |
Determine the forces that are relevant to a particular physical situation |
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DetermineVectorFromPoints |
Determine the vector defined by a starting point and an ending point. |
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DevelopModel |
Develop a model to describe phenomena. |
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DistinguishSciQuestion |
Distinguish a scientific question from a nonscientific question |
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DistinguishValueChange |
Distinguish the value of a quantity from the value of a change in that quantity |
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DrawConclusion |
Draw an appropriate conclusion from experimental data |
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DrawTangent |
Draw the line that is tangent to a curve at a particular point |
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EvalAbsoluteValue |
Evaluate the absolute value of an integer, $\left| x \right|$ |
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EvalAlgebraicExpression |
Evaluate an expression (which may be the right-hand side of a suitably-solved equation) |
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EvalAreaPolygon |
Evaluate the area of a simple polygon |
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EvalAreaUnderCurve |
Evaluate the area under a $y$ versus $x$ graph between two values of $x$ |
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EvalArithMean |
Evaluate the arithmetic mean of several quantities, which is defined as the (scalar) sum of the quantities, divided by the number of quantities |
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EvalCombinations |
Evaluate the number of combinations of $n$ items taken $r$ at a time, $C(n,r) = \binom{n}{r} = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!}$ |
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EvalDefiniteIntegral |
Evaluate the definite integral of a function |
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EvalFactorial |
Evaluate the factorial of an integer $n$, $n! = n \times (n-1) \times (n-2) \times \ldots \times 2 \times 1$ |
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EvalInvTrigQuantities |
Evaluate the arcsine, arccosine, or arctangent of an angle |
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EvalLineSegmentSlope |
Evaluate the slope of a line segment |
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EvalMedian |
Evaluate the median value of a set of values |
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EvalNegIntegerPowers |
Evaluate negative integer powers like $x^{-1}$, $x^{-2}$, $x^{-3}$, $x^{-4}$, and so on |
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EvalParabolaSlopes |
Evaluate slopes at various points on a parabola |
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EvalPathLength |
Evaluate the length of a path comprised of straight segments and/or circular arcs given the necessary coordinate values |
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EvalPermutations |
Evaluate the number of permutations of $n$ items taken $r$ at a time, $P(n,r) = \frac{n!}{(n-r)!}$ |
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EvalPosIntegerPowers |
Evaluate positive integer powers like $x^{1}$, $x^{2}$, $x^{3}$, $x^{4}$, and so on |
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EvalPowersRoots |
Evaluate numbers raised to powers, including fractional powers (roots) |
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EvalRecipTrigQuantities |
Evaluate the reciprocal trigonometric values of angles: secant, cosecant, and cotangent |
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EvalScalarArith |
Evaluate arithmetic operations on scalars: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division |
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EvalSciNotationArith |
Evaluate arithmetic expressions with numbers in scientific notation |
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