Vocabulary
Energy used to push or pull an object
Force
a scientific explanation of how the universe began
Big Bang Theory
a = Δv /Δt
Acceleration
the scientific study of life. It is a natural science with a broad scope
Biology
the distance an object travels per unit of time
speed
The force exerted on an object when it is in contact with another object as it moves or tries to move
Friction
each planet's orbit about the Sun is an ellipse. The Sun's center is always located at one focus of the orbital ellipse
Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
F = v/λ
Frequency Formula
the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter.
Chemistry
the scientific theory that matter is composed of particles called atoms
Atomic theory
The force of gravity on an object
Weight
usually encompasses two interrelated physics theories
special relativity and general relativity
W = F × d × cosθ
Work Formula
the natural science of matter, involving the study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time
Physics
the product of a body's mass and its velocity
Momentum
Unit of measurement for work
Joules
In biology, evolution is the process of change in all forms of life over generations
Theory of Evolution
F = m × a
Newton’s Second Law
a natural science that studies celestial objects and the phenomena that occur in the cosmos
Astronomy
the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. A sub-discipline of both chemistry and biology
Biochemistry
When an object is moved in the same direction as the force is applied
Work
a scientific theory first formulated in the mid-nineteenth century, that living organisms are made up of cells
biology
a =v-u/t
Acceleration Formula
is the scientific study of animals. Its studies include the structure, embryology, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals
Zoology
for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
Newton's Third law