A Wristwatch Suddenly Stops Working

question 31

Multiple Choice

A wristwatch suddenly stops working.After replacing the battery,the watch starts working again.Which statement correctly describes the situation from the perspective of the scientific method?

• A)This proves that a dead battery was the reason the wristwatch stopped working.
• B)This substantiates the theory that all wristwatches require functional batteries.
• C)This is consistent with the hypothesis that a dead battery caused the wristwatch to stop working.
• D)This leads to the prediction that a battery is required for wristwatch operation.

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