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Physical Science Vocab 20

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Voltage SourceA device, such as a battery or generator, that creates a potential difference in an electric circuit,
Angle of ReflectionThe angle between a reflected ray and a line perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence,
CatalystA substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.,
Concave MirrorA mirror with a surface that curves in ward.,
Double DisplacementIs a reaction in which two reactants trade fragments: AB + CD = AC + BD Most commonly, the fragments are ions, e. g. AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq) = AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq),
Endothermic ReactionA chemical reaction accompanied by the absorption of heat,
Gamma RaysElectromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequencies.,
Inclined PlaneA simple machine consisting of a flat surface with one end higher than the other.,
Law of Conservation of EnergyStates that energy may neither be created nor destroyed.,
MediumMaterial through which a wave travels.,
Nuclear FissionThe splitting of an unstable atomic nucleus into two or more nuclei,
PlasticA synthetic polymer that can be molded or shaped,
ReflectionThe return of light or sound waves from a surface,
Specific HeatThe amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance one Kelvin,
TimbreThe term used to denote the tone color of a specified instrument or piece of music,
VolumeThe amount of space an object occupies.,



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