Physics Vocab Review

Front

Max distance particles of a wave vibrate from rest position.

Back

amplitude

Front

Transfer of thermal energy via liquid or gas motion

Back

convection

Front

Ability to do work or cause changes in matter.

Back

energy

Front

Movement of energy from one object or place to another.

Back

energy transfer

Front

Energy changes from one form to another

Back

Energy transformation

Front

A push or pull on an object that may change its motion or shape.

Back

force

Front

Number of wave pulses in a given time.

Back

frequency

Front

Attraction between masses that decreases with distance.

Back

gravity

Front

Energy transferred between objects at different temperatures.

Back

heat

Front

Info, material, or energy added to a system.

Back

input