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Chapter 1, Problem 1.50CQ
Classify each of the following as an observation, a hypothesis, an experiment, or aconclusion: (1.2)
a. A big log in the fire does not burn well.
b. If I chop the log into smaller wood pieces, it will burn better.
c. The small wood pieces burn brighter and make a hotter fire.
d. The small wood pieces are used up faster than burning the big log.
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