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Physical Science Vocab 1

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Newton's First Law of MotionAn object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force. An object in motion continues in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This law is often called ?"the law of inertia",
Average SpeedThe average distance traveled per hour; the distance traveled divided by the time taken,
Chemical EnergyEnergy released from a substance, or absorbed in the formation of a chemical compound, during a chemical reaction.,
ConvectionThe transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion,
Electrical PotentialAt a point in space is the electrical potential energy divided by charge associated with a static (time-invariant) electric field.,
FlammableCapable of catching fire and burning easily.,
HeatThe movement of thermal energy from one substance to another.,
InsulationMaterial used to reduce or slow the flow of heat from one area to another.,
Longitudinal waveA wave that moves the medium parallel to the direction in which the wave travels.,
MoleculeIs defined as an electrically neutral group of at least two atoms in a definite arrangement held together by very strong (covalent) chemical bonds. Molecules are distinguished from polyatomic ions in this strict sense.,
Oxidation NumberThe oxidation number is the electrical charge that the central atom in a coordination compound would have if all the ligands and electron pairs were removed. Usually the oxidation number has the same value as the oxidation state.,
PressurePressure is a measure of the force applied over a unit area. Pressure often is expressed in units of Pascal’s or pounds per square inch. In equations, pressure is denoted by the symbol 'P'.,
SemiconductorA substance that can conduct electricity under some conditions.,
Strong ForceAlso called nuclear force. the short-range attractive force between baryons that holds together the nucleus of the atom.,
UltrasoundSound waves with frequencies above 20,000 Hz.,
X- RaysElectromagnetic waves with higher frequencies than ultraviolet rays, but shorter than gamma rays,



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