Scientific Concepts Flashcards

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Scientific Method

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A systematic process for conducting experiments and analyzing results.

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Independent Variable

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

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Dependent Variable

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The variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment.

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Potential Energy

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The energy possessed by an object due to its position or condition.

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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Inertia

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The resistance of an object to any change in its state of motion.

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Speed

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The distance traveled per unit of time.

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Velocity

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The speed of something in a given direction.

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Friction

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The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

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Net Force

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.