CIRCUITS
what is an electrical charge
object becomes positively charged when they lose electrons and negatively charged when they gain electrons
define a wave
the disturbance that carries energy from one location to another
define plasma
state of matter that starts out as a gas then becomes ionized
what is energy
the ability to do work
what law explains inertia
what is newtons 1st law?
faster moving electric charges (electrons)
what are two types of mechanical waves
transverse waves and longitudinal waves
define a solid
matter with definite shape and volume
what is potential energy?
stored energy due to an objects position
which law states that there is an equal and opposite reaction to all actions?
what is newtons 3rd law?
define resistance
how difficult it is for electrons to flow through a material
what is a mechanical wave
requires a medium in order to transport their energy
define gas
matter that doesn't have a definite shape or volume
what is elastic potential energy?
Which law of motion discusses the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?
what is newtons 2nd law?
what does a circuit do
control the movement of electric currents by providing paths for electrons to follow
what is a transverse wave
medium moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction that the wave moves
what is a liquid
matter that has definite volume but no shape
what is gravitational potential energy?
potential energy that is related to an objects height above the ground
what is the formula for newtons 2nd law?
what is F=ma
what is voltage
potential difference between 2 points in a circuit
what is a medium
substance or material that carries the wave
what is kinetic energy
energy of motion
what is kinetic energy
energy of motion
which law states that an object at rest will remain at rest?
what is newtons 1st law?