Physics
Atom
Energy
Physical Science
Nature of Science
100
Inerta
The property of an object, due to its mass, that causes it to resist any change in its motion unless overcome by a force.
100
Electron
A stable elementary particle that is negatively charged and orbits the nucleus of an atom.
100
Heat
A form of energy resulting from the temperature difference between a system and its surroundings.
100
Solution
A mixture of two or more substances uniformly dispersed throughout a single phase.
100
Experiment
A procedure that is carried out and repeated under controlled conditions in order to discover, demonstrate, or test a hypothesis; includes all components of the scientific method.
200
Speed
Amount of distance traveled divided by time taken; the time-rate at which any physical process takes place.
200
Element
A substance that cannot be reduced to a simpler substance by chemical means.
200
Kinetic energy
The energy possessed by a body because of its motion.
200
Vibration
A repetitive movement around an equilibrium point.
200
Investigation
A procedure that is carried out in order to observe a response caused by a stimulus; not a complete experiment.
300
Trough
The lowest point on a wave.
300
Neutral
A particle, object, or system that lacks a net charge.
300
Potential energy
Energy stored in an object due to the object’s configuration and position.
300
Volume
A measure of the amount of space an object takes up; also the loudness of a sound or signal.
300
Scientific method
A plan of inquiry that uses science process skills as a tool to gather, organize, analyze, and communicate information.
400
Velocity
The time-rate at which a body changes its position; defined as displacement divided by the time of travel.
400
Netron
A subatomic particle having zero charge, found in the nucleus of an atom.
400
Heat
A form of energy resulting from the temperature difference between a system and its surroundings.
400
Wedge
A type of simple machine that consist of an inclined plane used to separate two objects.
400
System
A set of objects, organisms, or different parts acting to form a whole.
500
Wavelength
The distance between crest of a wave.
500
Protron
A subatomic particle having a positive charge and which is found in the nucleus of an atom.
500
Kinetic energy
The energy possessed by a body because of its motion.
500
Wheel & Axle
A type of simple machine that consists of a rod driven through the center of a cylinder that is allowed to rotate freely, yielding a mechanical advantage equal to the cylinder’s diameter.
500
Variable
The event, condition, or factor that can be changed or controlled in order to study or test a hypothesis in a scientific experiment.
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