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Physical Science 4ML
Vocabulary Study
Term | Definition |
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energy | ability to cause changes in matter |
force | push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change directions |
reflection | light energy that bounces off objects |
refraction | bending of light rays when they pass through a substance |
heat | movement of thermal energy from one place to another |
flow | smooth steady movement of liquid, gas or electricity |
electricity | flow of electrical power or charge through a circuit |
solar energy | energy of sunlight- it drives the water cycle |
sound | energy caused by a vibrating object |
physical properties | properties that can be observed, measured, or changed |
magnetism | force of attraction or repulsion some materials have on other materials |
conductor | material that allows energy to pass through |
insulator | material that blocks energy from moving through circuit a system with many parts |
circuit | a system with many parts |
electric circuit | a complete pathway of conductors that allow electricity to flow through it |
mixture | a combination of 2 or more substances that do not chemically change |