2nd 9 Weeks Vocabulary

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass

Front

Which particles in an atom carry a negative charge?

Back

Electrons

Front

What is the term for heat transfer through electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

What defines the distance traveled per unit of time?

Back

Speed

Front

What is the process of creating electricity through changing magnetic fields called?

Back

Induction

Front

What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of an object?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the unit of measurement for mass in the metric system?

Back

Kilogram (kg)

Front

What is the term for the energy an object has due to its motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the principle that states energy cannot be created or destroyed?

Back

Law of Conservation of Energy

Front

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

Back

Acceleration