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Physical Science Vocab 18

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Analog SignalAn Analog or analogue signal is any continuous signal for which the time varying feature (variable) of the signal is a representation of some other time varying quantity, i.e., analogous to another time varying signal.,
Carboxyl GroupA group of atoms, - COOH, found in organic acids.,
Compression WaveA shock wave that compresses the medium through which it is transmitted.,
Doppler EffectThe apparent change in frequency of a sound as the source moves in relation to the listener.,
ElementThe simplest form of matter that has unique set of properties; an element cannot be broken down into similar substances by chemical means,
GalvanometerA device that uses the rotation of a loop of wire in a magnetic field to measure small amount of currents,
ImageA mental picture of something not real or present.,
Kinetic TheoryDescribes a gas as a atom all which are in constant, random motion.,
Mechanical EnergyKinetic or potential energy associated with the motion or position of an object.,
Nonpolar MoleculeMolecule which has no separation of charge, so no positive or negative poles are formed.,
Plane MirrorFlat mirror that produces an upright, virtual image the same size as the object.,
Real ImageAn inverted image formed where rays of light meet. Reflecting telescope- a telescope that uses convex lenses to gather and focus light,
SoundDisturbance that travels through a medium as a longitudinal wave.,
Thermal InsulatorMaterials used to reduce the rate of heat transfer, or the methods and processes used to reduce heat transfer.,
Voltage DifferenceThe voltage between two points is a short name for the electrical force that would drive an electric current between those points.,



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