PhySci Midterm Review

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What is the formula to calculate work done?

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Work (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d) Measured in Joules (J).

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is the distance traveled by an object moving at a constant speed of 2.8 m/s for 5 seconds?

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Distance = Speed × Time = 2.8 m/s × 5 s = 14 meters.

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What is the role of the South pole of a magnet in relation to the Earth's magnetic field?

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The South pole of a magnet is attracted to the Earth's north magnetic pole.

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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is the relationship between mass, acceleration, and force according to Newton's Second Law?

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Force (F) = Mass (m) × Acceleration (a).

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What is the definition of thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

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