Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Category 2 Review
Uses of Energy, Circuits, Light and Forces
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| energy | the ability to do work or cause change |
| electrical energy | the form of energy that consists of a flow of electric charges through a conductor |
| experimental investigation | a type of investigation in which variables are tested |
| explore | to search or investigate |
| light energy | a type of electromagnetic radiation that can be seen |
| mechanical energy | then energy in an object due to its position or motion |
| sound energy | a type of energy caused by vibrating sound waves |
| thermal energy | the energy of moving particles that produces heat |
| battery | a device containing a dry cell that supplies a direct current by converting chemical energy into electrical energy |
| bulb | the glass part of an electrical lamp that gives off light |
| buzzer | an electrical device that makes a buzzing noise |
| circuit | the path of an electrical current |
| closed circuit | an electrical path with no breaks or gaps |
| current | the flow of electricity through a conductor |
| demonstrate | to show or make evident |
| electricity | energy created by charged particles |
| flow | the movement of energy, water , mud, or lava |
| heat | transfer of energy between two objects when the objects are different temperatures |
| path | the course or route something travels |
| switch | a device that closes or opens a circuit |
| wires | thin strands made of metal used to carry electricity |
| absorb | to soak up or take in |
| camera | a tool used to take photographs |
| concave lens | a type of lens that is thinner in the middle |
| convex lens | a type of lens that is thicker in the middle |
| demonstrate | to show or make evident |
| medium | a substance through which energy or waves travel |
| mirror | a reflective surface, usually silver in color |
| prism | a transparent, three dimensional shape used to separate white light into the color spectrum |
| reflection | light energy that bounces off of a surface |
| refraction | the bending of light rays as they pass from one substance to another |
| travel | to move from one place to another |
| design | to create or plan |
| effect | a change resulting from an action |
| experimental investigation | a type of investigation in which variables are tested |
| force | a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction |
| friction | the force that resists motion when two surfaces rub against each other |
| gravity | a force that pulls objects towards each other |
| investigation | the act or process or using inquiry to gather facts |
| magnetism | the pulling force of a magnet |
| object | something that can be seen and touched |
| reliability | the degree to which results of an investigation are valid and dependable |
| repeated investigation | an investigation that is conducted multiple times |
| results | outcome of an investigation |
| spring scale | a tool to measure weight using the force of gravity |
| test | to carry out an investigation |
| variable | a condition or factor that changes in an investigation so the effects can be observed |
Created by:
user-1503253
Popular Physical Science sets