Literature Terms November 2018 Flashcards
Observe
to make a careful study of
negative
having one or two opposites kinds of electric charge
positive
having one or two opposites kinds of electric charge
Scientific Method
the accepted process for scientific investigation that involves creating a hypothesis, experimenting to test the hypothesis, and then drawing conclusions based upon experiments and research
Hypothesis
something that is being suggested as being true for the purpose of further investigation
Squinted
to partially close your eyes
Crane
a large machine with a long arm that can be moved up and down in a circle, cables at the end of the crane’s arm are used to lift heavy objects
grams
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kg
electromagnets
a piece of iron with wire around it; it becomes a magnet when electricity is passed through the wire
practically
nearly or almost
conclusion
something that is decided after thinking and experimenting
Trial
a test