When testing a paper airplane on a campus quad,which of the following would be an exogenous factor?
A) the weight of the paper used in making the plane
B) the ratio of wingspan to plane length
C) the height of the body of the plane
D) the level of wind encountered
E) the number of folds in the wings

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Exogenous factors are external variables that are not controlled or influenced by the variables being studied. In this case, the level of wind encountered is an external variable that is not influenced by the design or characteristics of the paper airplane being tested. The other choices are endogenous factors that are influenced by the design or characteristics of the airplane being tested.

When Testing a Paper Airplane on a Campus Quad,which of the Following