Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY PROJECT IS DUE ON MONDAY!!! I REALLY NEED HELP!! BADLY!!

What kind of help do you need? Can you explain?

Sybee

Okay have no idea what my hypothesis is??

Hello,

You need to give us some more information before we can assist you. Tell us a little bit about your project, and we can help you to formulate a hypothesis or guide you in the right direction.

Okay my question is "How does the angle of light affect the surface area it's shining on?" I looked up what is a hypothesis and examples of a hypothesis and i' m still confused. I understand what a hypothesis is but i'm confused of how to make mine.

Hi,

A hypothesis is your prediction of the outcome of an experiment in the form of a statement.

Your question is about how the angle of a light source affects the area of illumination, so one example of a hypothesis could be:

As the angle of a light source increases from the perpendicular (straight overhead--like the sun at noon), the area of illumination increases.

Did you test this with a flashlight? How did you measure the area of illumination?

Please ask more questions if something is not clear. Understanding what a hypothesis is and how to write one is very important. We want you to be able to do it on your own and to see the connection between the hypothesis and the experiments you do to prove or disprove it.

Sybee

Thanks a lot y'all have really helped me!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again.

I'm happy that you are happy! Please, though, if you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. We are here to help you get the most out of your science classes.

Good luck!

Sybee