Physics
science of motion
What is mechanics?
distance traveled/ time traveled
What is speed?
Rain, sleet, snow, drizzle, hail
What are forms of precipitation?
vortex of whirling winds over warm ocean
science of weather
What is meterology?
All motion is ________
What is relative?
physical measurement that contains directional information
What is a vector?
Temperature at which vapor condenses on ground. 100% relative humidity
What is dew point?
Rotating winds with sustained speed of 23 mph
What is a tropical depression?
calmest part of a hurricane
What is the eye?
point against which position is measured
What is a reference point?
What is velocity?
current of rising air
What is an updraft?
Rotating winds with sustained speed of 39 mph
What is a tropical storm?
74 mph
When objects travel in opposite directions, their relative speed is the ____ of their speeds.
What is sum?
rate of change in velocity
What is acceleration?
Storm clouds capable of producing severe weather
What are cumulonimbus clouds?
tropical cyclone in the Atlantic
What is a hurricane?
Radio Detection and Ranging
What is radar?
9.8 meters/second2
What is acceleration due to gravity?
motion of an object falling solely due to gravity
What is free fall?
substance that does not conduct electricity well
What is insulator?
tropical cyclone in the Pacific
What is a typhoon?
Super heated air rushes away from return stroke in sound waves
What is thunder?