Practice science flashcards

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Scientific Method

Steps:

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ask a question > research > hypothesis > experiment > analyze data > conclusion

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Scientific Method

Independent Variable

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what you change

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Scientific Method

Dependent Variable

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what you measure

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Scientific Method

Controlled Variables

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Things kept the same

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Heat Transfer

Conduction

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heat transfers through direct contact example = metal spoon touches hot pot. (touching)

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Heat Transfer

Convention

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heat transfers through fluids

example = warm air rising

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Heat Transfer

Radiation

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heat transfers through heat waves

example = sunlight

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Energy Transformations

Law of Conservation of Energy

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed

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Energy Transformations

Law of Conservation of Energy

Examples

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1- Battery > flashlight: Chemical Energy > Light Energy

2- Firewood burning: Chemical Energy > Thermal Energy

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Heat Transfer

Heat flows from:

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Hot to Cold.