California Science Test Physics Review1

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What is the definition of 'weight'?

Back

Measure of the force of gravity on your body.

Front

Why would you weigh less on the moon compared to Earth?

Back

Less gravitational pull.

Front

If you push a cart with a force of 60 N for 2 m, how much work have you done?

Back

120 J.

Front

Fred kicks a ball with a force of 20N to George, who is 5M away. How much work was done to the ball?

Back

100 J.

Front

Which is an example of kinetic energy?

Back

Water is flowing over a dam.

Front

What is the formula for calculating work?

Back

Work = Force x Distance.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

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

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Potential energy related to an object's height above the ground.