Vocabulary
The amount of matter in an object is called what?
Mass
What is Newton's 1st Law?
An object's motion won't change unless acted upon by a force
What is heat energy called?
Thermal Energy
Photosynthesis deals with what 2 types of energy transformation?
Radiant to Chemical
What did we measure force in?
Newtons
What is the force that acts against motion called?
Friction
What is an example of Newton's 1st Law?
A ball won't move unless acted on by a force or a ball will keep rolling until stopped by friction or another force.
What energy do we use everyday that has to do with the movement of electrons and protons?
Electrical Energy
A windmill deals with what 3 types of energy transformation?
Wind to Mechanical to Electrical
What did we measure mass in?
grams
What is acceleration?
When something speeds up, slows down, or changes direction
What is Newton's 2nd Law?
Heavier objects need a larger force to make them move.
Digesting food is an example of what type of energy?
Chemical Energy
Playing a musical instrument deals with what 2 types of energy transformation?
Mechanical to Sound
What is stored energy called?
Potential Energy
What is the force that pulls objects towards Earth?
Gravity
What is Newton's 3rd Law?
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
What type of dangerous energy is created by splitting atoms?
Nuclear Energy
Starting a fire deals with what two types of energy transformation?
Chemical to Thermal
What is energy of movement called?
What is net force?
All of the forces acting on an object.
What is an example of Newtons 3rd Law?
A diving board - the harder I bounce, the higher I go
The Sun is an example of what kind of energy?
Radiant Energy
A remote control car deals with what 3 types of energy transformation?
Chemical to Electrical to Mechanical
How do I find the average of the trials of an experiment?
Add up all of the trials and divide by the number of trials