Physical Science Semester 1 Review

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Heat from the sun travels to Earth by _____

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radiation

Front

What is the unit for force?

Back

Newton

Front

Heat is the transfer of ___________ energy?

Back

thermal

Front

Are the particles moving faster or slower as time goes on?

Back

Faster

Front

This law says that an object in motion will remain in motion and an object will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside net force.

Back

Newton's First Law of Motion

Front

What is the definition of conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma)

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.