Final Flashcards
the study of nature
science
the study of matter and energy
physical science
anything that has mass and volume (takes up space)
matter
the ability to do work or cause change
energy
the amount of matter in an object
mass
the transfer of energy in which a force is put on an object and the object moves in the direction of the force
work
a set of steps used to solve a problem
scientific method
an educated guess made from previous observations and knowledge
hypothesis
the amount of space an object takes up
volume
any factor that can make a change in the results of an experiment
variable
the application of science to help people
technology
an explanation of an event based on observations and experiment
theory
a statement that tells what happens in an event
law
the measure of the average kinetic energy of the atoms in an object
temperature
the mass per unit volume of a material
density
something created to represent an idea
model
a visual display of information used to explain an idea or concept
graph
the distance an object travels over a period of time
speed
the distance an object travels over time and the object’s direction
velocity
the change of velocity of an object over time
acceleration
the acceleration of a falling object due to gravity in a vacuum
g
s property of an object based on the object’s mass and velocity
momentum
any object thrown/shot through the air
projectile
a force between any objects dependent on the mass of the objects
gravity
a downward force on all objects
gravity
any push or pull on an object
force
equal forces but opposite in directions (net force will be 0)
balanced force
a force that is greater in once direction (net force will be greater than zero)
unbalanced force
the sum of all forces acting on an object
net force
the force that opposes the motion between 2 surfaces in contact
friction
an area without air
vacuum
the friction caused by the force of air acting on an object opposing the object’s motion
air resistance