A scientist is interested in learning more about water’s phase change properties. The scientist decides to perform an experiment to determine the amount of time it would take to melt ice compared to the amount of time it would take for water to boil. The diagram below shows the experimental setup.
whats the independent and dependent variable
The independent variable in this experiment would be the temperature, as the scientist would be manipulating and controlling the temperature of the ice/water.
The dependent variable would be the time it takes for the ice to melt or for water to boil.