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12.17 Linearization and Model Fitting Worksheet

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This Physics Science worksheet provides structured practice on 12.17 Linearization and Model Fitting. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Linearization and Model Fitting: Select the transformed graph or line-fit interpretation that reveals a hidden linear relationship in experimental data. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS Literacy and Mathematics, AP Physics, and selected state frameworks 12.17 - Linearization and Model Fitting: NGSS SEPs: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking; CCSS HSN-Q.A, HSA-CED.A, HSF-IF, HSF-BF, HSG-MG, HSS-ID, MP1-MP8; AP Physics mathematical routines; TX TEKS Physics §112.45(c); FL SC.912.N.1 and math connections; VA PH.1; MA/CA/NY HS science practices.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A curved original graph has R² = 0.995 for a polynomial trendline, while the physically predicted transformed graph has R² = 0.990 and random residuals. Which selection best reflects model-fitting practice?

AAlways choose the graph with the numerically largest R², even if the model has no physical basis.

BReject both fits because R² values below 1.000 cannot support a model.

CChoose the polynomial trendline because transformed graphs are only for making prettier pictures.

DChoose the physically justified transformed model if its residuals are random and its parameters have meaningful units.

Solution & Explanation:Model fitting is not just maximizing R². A slightly lower R² can be preferable when the transformation follows the physics, residuals are random, and parameters are interpretable.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A circuit has n identical resistors connected in parallel, so 1/R_eq = n/R. Which graph should be linear with slope 1/R?

AR_eq versus n

BR_eq versus 1/n with slope 1/R

C1/R_eq versus n

Dn² versus R_eq

Solution & Explanation:The equation is linear when reciprocal equivalent resistance is the vertical variable and number of branches is the horizontal variable.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A log-log plot of radiated power P versus absolute temperature T gives slope 4.0 after subtracting a constant background. What model is most consistent with the fit?

AP is proportional to T.

BP is proportional to T⁴.

CP is proportional to 1/T⁴.

DP is proportional to e^(4T).

Solution & Explanation:For a power-law relationship, the slope of a log-log plot gives the exponent. A slope of 4 supports a fourth-power model.

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