Physics in Daily Life
This force pulls objects toward the Earth.
What is GRAVITY?
The rate of change of position is called this.
What is SPEED?
A device that makes work easier.
What is SIMPLE MACHINE?
A substance that exhibits the phenomenon of flow
What is FLUID?
Flow of electrons
What is ELECTRICITY?
This happens when an object changes its speed or direction
What is ACCELERATION?
Distance with direction is called ______.
What is DISPLACEMENT?
This simple machine has a fulcrum, effort, and load.
What is LEVER?
Pressure is defined as force divided by this.
What is AREA?
Turning off lights when not in use helps conserve this.
What is ENERGY?
Reason why passengers move forward when a vehicle suddenly stops.
What is Inertia?
This type of motion occurs when an object moves at constant speed in a straight line.
What is UNIFORM MOTION?
This simple machine is used to split objects apart.
What is WEDGE?
This force acts upward on objects submerged in a fluid.
What is BUOYANT FORCE?
Device used to measure electric current.
What is AMMETER?
This force opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.
What is FRICTION?
This type of motion involves spinning around an axis.
What is ROTATIONAL MOTION?
Simple machine used to lift water from a well using a rope and wheel.
What is PULLEY?
Principle explaining why objects can float in fluids when buoyant force equals weight.
What is ARCHIMEDES' PRINCIPLE?
This law explains the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit.
What is OHM'S LAW?