Process: - Coal is heated in the boiler - The water tank over the boiler is heated - Creates steam - The steam is funneled to the piston - Piston uses the steam as energy - The piston causes the crankshaft to move. Perturbation hypothesis: suppose less centrioles happens, how will it affect LESS power produced by the steam engine. Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
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Answer: no

Process: - Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a bowl - Mix in milk, eggs, and melted butter - Mix until smooth - Heat a griddle or frying pan to medium high - Pour batter onto the griddle - Perturbation hypothesis: suppose there is more salt needed happens, how will it affect MORE pancakes. Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
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Answer: no

Process: - A forest fire starts - The trees and plants burn - The animals lose their homes - If the animals can not escape, they may die from smoke inhalation - The plants that provide food are gone - The animals have little to eat - Perturbation hypothesis: suppose lots of rainy weather happens, how will it affect more animals die from smoke inhalation. Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
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Answer:
yes