A Young Child Notices That a Large Rock Falls Faster

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Essay

A young child notices that a large rock falls faster than a small rock and tells his mother that large rocks always fall faster than small rocks.He gathers a large pile of rocks of varying sizes and compares them,finding that large rocks fall faster than small rocks about 60 percent of the time.Satisfied,he goes inside to play with a toy.Has the child made proper use of the scientific method? If not,why not?

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Definitions:

Interneurons

Neurons located within the central nervous system that process information received from sensory neurons and direct the function of motor neurons, playing crucial roles in reflexes and neuronal circuits.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, connecting the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Autonomic

Refers to functions of the body that occur automatically, without conscious thought, such as heart rate and digestion.

Somatic

Pertaining to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.