Physics Basics

Question 1

What Are the Steps of The Scientific Method?

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Observe, Question, Predict, Test Predictions, Draw Conclusions

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A Theory Is

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a combination of combination of facts and well tested hypotheses

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Scientific Thinking is

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the search for knowledge

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The Scientific Method was made by

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Galileo

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The Printing Press was invented by

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Gutenberg

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Equations are

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guides for thinking

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A Scientific Hypothesis is

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an educated guess

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Hypotheses tested repeatedly may become

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laws or principles

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A Scientific Fact is

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something competent observers believe to be true

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Theory

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combination of facts and well tested hypotheses

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One experiment could

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prove a hypothesis wrong

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Physics

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study of basic concepts such as motion, force, energy, matter, heat, sound, light, and the components of atoms

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kilo (k)

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thousand

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mega (M)

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million

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giga (G)

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billion

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deci (d)

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tenth

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centi (c)

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hundredth

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milli (m)

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thousandth

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micro

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millionth

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Significant Figures

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number of meaningful digits that contribute to the precision of a measure

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Inertia

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resistance to change in motion

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Motion

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change in position

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Net Force

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combination of all forces acting on an object

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Force

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push orpull

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Equilibrium

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condition when all forces on an object are balanced. Net Force = 0

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Normal Force

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reaction force perpendicular to the surface

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Newtons First Law

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Objects in motion stay in motion, objects at rest stay at rest, unless an unbalanced force is acting upon it

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Equation for Time

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distance/speed

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Equation for Distance

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Speed x Time

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Equation For Speed

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distance/time

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Velocity

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How fast and in what direction something is moving

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Tension

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a stretching force

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Friction

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resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

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Mechanical Equilibrium

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state wherein no physical changes occur; state of steadiness

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Support Force

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upward force that balances the weight of an object on the surface. (Also called normal force)