1st Semester test Flashcards
(78 cards)
The prefix kilo Means
1000
What involves the study of matter and it’s motion through space and time
Physics
The correct symbol for the SI unit of temp is
(K) kelvin
The SI unit that is used to measure time is
Second
The variable plotted on the horizontal or x Axis is called
Independent variable
How many meter are there in 1865 cm
18.65
The best type of graph to use to show how some fixed quantity is broken Down into parts is
Circle graph
A beaker contains .32L of water what is the volume of this water in milliliters
320mL
Another term for technology is
Applied science
The process if gathering information through the senses is called
Observation
When designing an experiment the first step is to
State the problem
A factor manipulated in an experiment to change the dependent variable is the
Independent variable
A rule or principle that describes what happens in nature is _____
Scientific law
What is a system of knowledge and the methods used do find that knowledge
Science
An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments is a _______
Theory
The building blocks of matter
Atoms
An idea, event, or object can be represented by a _______ to help people better understand it
Model
A standard for comparison that helps to ensure that the experimental result is caused by the condition being tested is the _____
Control
A factor in an experiment that change from the manipulation of the independent variable is the_______
Dependent variable
A factor that does not change in the experiment
Constant
Motion is a change in
Position
3 m/s north is an example of a
Velocity
A merry-go-round horse moves at a constant speed but a changing______
Velocity
Acceleration is a rate of change of
Velocity