Multiple choice

If I put my batteries in the fridge, they will last longer. What is the control group?

  1. Batteries in the fridge getting cold

  2. Batteries in the oven getting warm

  3. Batteries on the countertop at room temperature
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The control group serves as a baseline for comparison and represents the normal, unaltered condition. In this experiment, keeping batteries on the countertop at room temperature represents the standard condition, while putting them in the fridge is the experimental treatment.

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