The amount of growth is the
because its value changes according to the changes in the other variable
hypothesis
constant
independent variable
) dependent variable

The amount of growth is the Dependent Variable.

The dependent variable is the one being tested while the independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled. Meaning that if the independent variable is changed, the dependent variable which is “growth” will also change.

Newton's first law describes something special that results from the sum of all the external forces (including gravity) on an object. 

Answervery high orbital velocities in a very compact region;