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Glossary of Key Words Flashcards

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Absolute zero

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The lowest temperature possible

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Acceleration

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The rte at which an object increases in speed

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Air resistance

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The opposition to motion due to air friction

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Alpha

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A radioactive particle made of two protons and two neutrons

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Alternating current

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An electric current that changes direction of flow continuously

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Amplitude

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The maximum disturbance caused by a wave

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Analogue

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A signal that varies continuously in amplitude/frequency; can take any value

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Atom

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The smallest part of an element that can enter into a chemical reaction

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Beta

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A type of radioactive particle made of an electron

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