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Physical Science-LW
Miss DiVito’s 7th grade end of the year review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kinetic Energy | Energy in an object has because of its motion. |
| Mechanical Energy | The energy that an object has because of its motion or its position |
| Model | A representation of a system, object or concept. |
| Potential Energy | stored energy |
| System | A set of parts that are connected is connected in some way |
| Circuit | The complete loop through which an electoral current can pass |
| Current | a steady flow of electrons |
| Electrical Energy | Energy from interactions between charged partials |
| Electricity | The presence or movement of charged particles called electrons |
| Energy | The ability to do work |
| Energy Transfer | When one form of energy is changed from one form to another |
| Force | A push or pull |
| Green Energy | Energy that comes from sources that do not pollute the earth |
| Primary Energy | Energy sources found in nature |
| Secondary Energy | Energy that has been transformed from one another source |
| Simple Machines | Makes work easier for us by allowing us to push or pull over increased distances |
| Mechanical Advantage | The difference between the applied force and the work accomplished |
| Mechanical Efficency | The effectiveness of the machine's performance |