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Physical Science Vocab 28

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ChemicalA substance with a distinct molecular composition that is produced by or used in a chemical process.,
Conservation of EnergyThe principle that in a system that does not undergo any force from outside the system, the amount of energy is constant, irrespective of its changes in form.,
Electric GeneratorIs a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.,
FamilyElements in the same vertical column of the periodic table; also called a group,
GroundingA safety feature of an electrical device or circuit in which an extra wire attached to the device or circuit conducts any excess charge to the earth, where it is absorbed.,
InfrasoundSound with frequencies below the audible range (20Hz).,
LightA visible form of energy,
MineralNaturally occurring solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition a simple element which is not organic that is needed by the body,
OrganicPertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing in or derived from plants or animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon.,
Potential EnergyIs the ability of a system to do work due to its position or internal structure.,
Saturated HydrocarbonAny hydrocarbon in which all the bonds between carbon atoms are single bonds.,
Step- Down TransformerA transformer that decreases voltage.,
TransparentSee-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly,
Wet CellAn electrochemical cell in which the electrolyte is a liquid.,



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