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1
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Refers to a statement given to explain a certain phenomenon after spending time in conducting, several investigations.

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Theory

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Systematized body of knowledge concerned with physical world and its phenomena an organized method of finding answers to problems.

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Science

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3
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2 Branches of Science

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Physical Science and Biological Science/Biology

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4
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Study of nature and properties of the universe.

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Physical Science

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5
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Study of composition and structure of matter and the changes it undergoes.

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Chemistry

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6
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Study of matter, forces, and energy.

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Physics

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Study of objects in space (Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Stars, and Galaxies).

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Astronomy

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8
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Study of Earth’s structure and the changes it undergoes.

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Geology

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9
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Study of plants.

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Botany

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10
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Study of animals.

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Zoology

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11
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Method used by scientists to find solutions to problems.

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Scientific Method

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12
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First step in the Scientific Method.

CLUE: Observation

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Ask Questions

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13
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It is a step in the Scientific Method that you gather information.

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Background Research

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14
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It is a step when you interpret your gathered data.

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Analyze results and Draw Conclusions.

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15
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Tentative answer to a problem. It is tested by experiments and further studies.

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Hypothesis

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16
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Generalization proven by studies and supported by academic community.

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Scientific Law

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17
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Objects you try to measure.

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Variable

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18
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2 types of Variable

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Dependent and Independent

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19
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Effort exerted to an object.

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Force

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20
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Formula when finding F

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Force (N) = Mass x Acceleration

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21
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True or False: Non-zero digits are always significant.

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True

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22
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True or False: All final or terminal zeroes after the decimal point are not significant.

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False

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23
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Zeroes between two other significant figures always significant.

Ex. 10.043

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True

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24
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True or False: A zero with a bar on top is counted as one.

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True

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25
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True or False: Zeroes used solely for spacing the decimal point are always significant.

Ex. 0.087

26
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A number that can be equal or greater than 1 but not less than 10.

27
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True or False: Exponent can be any integer.

28
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Expressing measurement using the power of -10 notation.

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Scientific Notation

29
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Man-made objects that can multiply and/or change the direction of force.

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Simple Machines

30
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Makes the displacement of a load easier.

Ex. Scissors, Seesaw, Tongs.

31
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Where work is to be applied

32
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Amount of force applied

33
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Used for lifting heavy objects.

Ex. Water well, Construction Crane.

34
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Has two parts, the base and the height (Y-shaped). It is also used to separate things.

Ex. Axe, Shovel, Hammer, Chisel.

35
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Modified lever using two circles, the smaller and bigger attached in the middle.

Ex. Doorknob, Bike, Electric Fan.

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Wheel and Axle

36
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A ramp used to lift loads to a higher position place.

Ex. Slide, Ramp, Skateboard Ramp.

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Inclined Plane

37
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Has two important parts, pitch and radius of the circular head. It is used to hold objects together.

38
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It is the capacity to do work.

CLUE: SI Unit: Joule (J)

39
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Two main forms of Energy.

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Mechanical and Potential Energy.

40
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Sum of potential energy and kinetic energy.

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Mechanical Energy

41
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Energy associated with an object due to its position, shape, or configuration. Stored energy.

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Potential Energy

42
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Energy of an object due to its motion.

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Kinetic Energy

43
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It is another form of energy that is transported by electromagnetic waves.

Ex. Visible light, microwaves, infrared rays, radio waves, X-rays, gamma rays, and UV rays (RMIVUXG).

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Radiant Energy/Light

44
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A type of energy due to the motion of charged particles, mainly electrons, through conducting wires.

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Electrical Energy

45
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Produced when a force causes an object or substance to vibrate.

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Sound Energy

46
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The sum of kinetic energies of the molecule due to their linear motion.

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Thermal Energy/Heat

47
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3 modes of transferring heat.

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Convection, Radiation, Conduction

48
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Anything that occupies space and has mass.

49
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Other phases of Matter

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Plasma and Bose-Einstein Condensate

50
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Formed by heating and Ioning gas

51
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Cloud of basons, Cooled to temp. and close to zero

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Bose-Einstein Condensate

52
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Solid to Liquid

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Melting (Fusion)

53
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Liquid to Solid

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Freezing (Solidification)

54
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Liquid to Gas

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Vaporization

55
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Gas to liquid

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Condensation

56
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Solid to gas

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Sublimation

57
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Gas to solid

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Deposition

58
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A property of liquids in which the exposed surface tends to contract to the smallest possible area because of unequal molecular cohesive forces near the surface.

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Surface Tension

59
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Rising of liquid in a thin tube due to adhesion

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Capillarity

60
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Between like particles

61
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Between unlike particles

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