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1
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the study of nature

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science

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the study of matter and energy

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physical science

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anything that has mass and volume (takes up space)

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matter

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the ability to do work or cause change

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energy

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the amount of matter in an object

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mass

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the transfer of energy in which a force is put on an object and the object moves in the direction of the force

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work

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7
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a set of steps used to solve a problem

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scientific method

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an educated guess made from previous observations and knowledge

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hypothesis

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9
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the amount of space an object takes up

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volume

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10
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any factor that can make a change in the results of an experiment

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variable

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11
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the application of science to help people

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technology

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12
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an explanation of an event based on observations and experiment

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theory

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a statement that tells what happens in an event

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law

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14
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the measure of the average kinetic energy of the atoms in an object

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temperature

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15
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the mass per unit volume of a material

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density

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16
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something created to represent an idea

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model

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17
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a visual display of information used to explain an idea or concept

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graph

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18
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the distance an object travels over a period of time

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speed

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the distance an object travels over time and the object’s direction

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velocity

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20
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the change of velocity of an object over time

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acceleration

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21
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the acceleration of a falling object due to gravity in a vacuum

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g

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22
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s property of an object based on the object’s mass and velocity

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momentum

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23
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any object thrown/shot through the air

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projectile

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24
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a force between any objects dependent on the mass of the objects

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gravity

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25
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a downward force on all objects

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gravity

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26
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any push or pull on an object

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force

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27
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equal forces but opposite in directions (net force will be 0)

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balanced force

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28
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a force that is greater in once direction (net force will be greater than zero)

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unbalanced force

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29
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the sum of all forces acting on an object

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net force

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30
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the force that opposes the motion between 2 surfaces in contact

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friction

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31
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an area without air

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vacuum

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32
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the friction caused by the force of air acting on an object opposing the object’s motion

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air resistance

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33
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the highest velocity a falling object will reach due to the forces of gravity and air resistance becoming balanced

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terminal velocity

34
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the resistance of an object to any change in its motion

35
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What is often talked about with Newton’s 1st law of motion

36
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when an object falls without air resistance

37
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the measurement of gravitational force on an object’s mass

38
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a force from the center that makes an object move in a curved or circular path

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centripetal force

39
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a device used to make work easier

40
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the rate at which work is done

41
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a measure of how much work put into a machine is changed into useful work output by the machine

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efficiency

42
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a theoretical machine in which the amount of work you put into the machine is equal to the amount of work you get out of the machine

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ideal machine

43
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a machine’s ability to make work easier by making Fout greater than Fin

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mechanical advantage

44
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the energy of an object due to the object’s motion

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Kinetic energy

45
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the energy of an object at rest, or energy stored by an object

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potential energy

46
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a unit that measures the energy in food

47
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the total energy of an object, including both kinetic(temperature) and potential(mass)

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thermal energy

48
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the production of energy from the splitting of a uranium nuclei

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nuclear fission

49
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the production of energy from the collisions between the nuclei of atoms

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nuclear fusion

50
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energy sources found within the earth formed from the decay of plants and animals millions of years ago

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Fossil fuels

51
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energy resources that can be produced as quickly as they are used

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renewable energy resources

52
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resources that are used up quicker than they can be made

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non-renewable energy resources

53
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devices that convert light energy to electricity

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photovoltaic cells

54
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where do you see photovoltaic cells

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solar calculators

55
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What is Newton’s 1st Law

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an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an outside force

56
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What is Newton’s 2nd Law

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the amount of acceleration an object has depends on the force put om an object and the object’s mass

57
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What is Newton’s 3rd Law

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for every action force there is an equal but opposite reaction

58
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State the law of conservation of energy

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the law of conservation of energy states that energy can not be created or destroyed, only converted from one form of energy to another

59
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What is the SI unit for length

60
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What is the SI unit for mass

61
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What is the SI unit for volume

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mL or cm^3

62
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What is the SI unit for density

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g/mL or g/cm^3

63
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What is the SI unit for time

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seconds (s)

64
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What is the SI unit for temperature

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kelvin (K)

65
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What is the SI unit for speed

66
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What is the SI unit for acceleration

67
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What is the SI unit for force

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Newtons (N)

68
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What is the SI unit for weight

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Newtons (N)

69
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What is the SI unit for work

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Joules (J)

70
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What is the SI unit for energy

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Joules (J)

71
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What is the SI unit for power

72
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What is the speed formula

73
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What is the acceleration formula

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a=∆V/t or a=F/m

74
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What is the momentum formula

75
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What is the force formula

76
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What is the weight formula

77
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What is the power formula

78
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What is the work formula

79
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What is the efficiency formula

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Eff=Wout/Win

80
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What is the mechanical advantage formula

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Ma=Fout/Fin

81
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What is the Volume formula

82
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What is the density formula

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