Required Practical: Reaction Time (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the aim of the reaction time practical?
What is the aim of the reaction time practical?
To measure & investigate factors affecting reaction
What length of ruler is needed for this practical?
What length of ruler is needed for this practical?
30 cm
Where should the 0 cm mark be positioned before the test?
Where should the 0 cm mark be positioned before the test?
In line with top of thumb & forefinger
How does the tester release the ruler?
How does the tester release the ruler?
Without warning
What measurement is recorded when the ruler is caught?
What measurement is recorded when the ruler is caught?
Distance in centimeters
What should be calculated from the repeated test results?
What should be calculated from the repeated test results?
The average distance
Which is an example of a distraction used to test reaction time?
Which is an example of a distraction used to test reaction time?
Counting backward
Which two factors should be controlled in this practical?
Which two factors should be controlled in this practical?
Same ruler & consistent height
Which real-life situation is mentioned where quick reactions are necessary?
Which real-life situation is mentioned where quick reactions are necessary?
Driving
What improvement is suggested for more precise reaction time measurement?
What improvement is suggested for more precise reaction time measurement?
A digital timer