How Does a Scientist Make Assumptions

question 66

Multiple Choice

How does a scientist make assumptions?

• A)A scientist chooses the assumptions that best prove a desired result.
• B)A scientist chooses the assumptions that best describe reality.
• C)A scientist chooses the assumptions that would be most widely accepted.
• D)A scientist chooses the assumptions that best capture the essential features of the problem.

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Definitions:

Secondary Cell

A type of electrical battery that can be recharged after discharge, such as a lithium-ion battery.

LeClanché Cell

An early type of wet cell battery consisting of a zinc anode, a manganese dioxide cathode, and an electrolyte of ammonium chloride.

Carbon-Zinc

A type of battery chemistry characterized by the use of carbon and zinc as the electrode materials, often used in household batteries.

Alkaline

A type of battery chemistry that is based on the reaction between zinc and manganese dioxide, characterized by high energy density.