Physics Flashcard

Front

Which scale of temperature registers the freezing point and boiling point of water at 0°C and 100°C, respectively?

Back

Celsius scale

Front

Which type of wave vibrates parallel to the direction of motion?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

Pressure in a liquid _______ with increased height above sea level.

Back

decreases

Front

The steam engine converts heat energy to ___________.

Back

Mechanical energy

Front

Why does the moon play the biggest role in producing ocean tides on Earth?

Back

because the moon's pull is so much stronger than the sun

Front

Whose principle describes why boats float?

Back

Archimedes

Front

Which statement is TRUE according to the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics?

Back

Heat will flow from high to low temperature

Front

Which scale used in measuring temperature was named after Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit?

Back

Fahrenheit scale

Front

The apparent change in the frequency of a wave motion when there is relative motion between the source and the observer.

Back

Doppler Effect

Front

Two transverse waves overlap. Crests overlap with crests. Troughs overlap with troughs. What phase of the wave is observed?

Back

In - phase