NC Physical Science Final Exam Review

Front

What is the sum of Kinetic and Potential energy of all the particles in an object?

Back

Thermal Energy

Front

What is a measurement of speed and direction?

Back

Velocity

Front

What do we call forces acting on an object that are not equal?

Back

Unbalanced Forces

Front

What are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude (or numerical value) alone?

Back

Scalar

Front

How do we define the distance from the starting point to the endpoint?

Back

Displacement

Front

What is the term for the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

What is the term for the gravitational force acting on an object?

Back

Weight

Front

What is the term for the speed of an object in a specific direction?

Back

Velocity