GEN SCI

Question 1

Refers to a statement given to explain a certain phenomenon after spending time in conducting, several investigations.

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Theory

Question 2

Systematized body of knowledge concerned with physical world and its phenomena an organized method of finding answers to problems.

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Science

Question 3

2 Branches of Science

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Physical Science and Biological Science/Biology

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Study of nature and properties of the universe.

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Physical Science

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Study of composition and structure of matter and the changes it undergoes.

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Chemistry

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Study of matter, forces, and energy.

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Physics

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Study of objects in space (Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Stars, and Galaxies).

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Astronomy

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Study of Earth’s structure and the changes it undergoes.

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Geology

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Study of plants.

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Botany

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Study of animals.

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Zoology

Question 11

Method used by scientists to find solutions to problems.

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Scientific Method

Question 12

First step in the Scientific Method.

CLUE: Observation

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Ask Questions

Question 13

It is a step in the Scientific Method that you gather information.

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Background Research

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It is a step when you interpret your gathered data.

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Analyze results and Draw Conclusions.

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Tentative answer to a problem. It is tested by experiments and further studies.

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Hypothesis

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Generalization proven by studies and supported by academic community.

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Scientific Law

Question 17

Objects you try to measure.

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Variable

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2 types of Variable

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Dependent and Independent

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Effort exerted to an object.

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Force

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Formula when finding F

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Force (N) = Mass x Acceleration

Question 21

True or False: Non-zero digits are always significant.

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True

Question 22

True or False: All final or terminal zeroes after the decimal point are not significant.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Zeroes between two other significant figures always significant.

Ex. 10.043

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True

Question 24

True or False: A zero with a bar on top is counted as one.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

True or False: Zeroes used solely for spacing the decimal point are always significant. Ex. 0.087

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False

Question 26

A number that can be equal or greater than 1 but not less than 10.

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Mantissa

Question 27

True or False: Exponent can be any integer.

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True

Question 28

Expressing measurement using the power of -10 notation.

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Scientific Notation

Question 29

Man-made objects that can multiply and/or change the direction of force.

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Simple Machines

Question 30

Makes the displacement of a load easier. Ex. Scissors, Seesaw, Tongs.

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Lever

Question 31

Where work is to be applied

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Load

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Amount of force applied

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Effort

Question 33

Used for lifting heavy objects. Ex. Water well, Construction Crane.

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Pulley

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Has two parts, the base and the height (Y-shaped). It is also used to separate things. Ex. Axe, Shovel, Hammer, Chisel.

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Wedge

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Modified lever using two circles, the smaller and bigger attached in the middle. Ex. Doorknob, Bike, Electric Fan.

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Wheel and Axle

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A ramp used to lift loads to a higher position place. Ex. Slide, Ramp, Skateboard Ramp.

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Inclined Plane

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Has two important parts, pitch and radius of the circular head. It is used to hold objects together.

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Screw

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It is the capacity to do work. CLUE: SI Unit: Joule (J)

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Energy

Question 39

Two main forms of Energy.

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Mechanical and Potential Energy.

Question 40

Sum of potential energy and kinetic energy.

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Mechanical Energy

Question 41

Energy associated with an object due to its position, shape, or configuration. Stored energy.

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Potential Energy

Question 42

Energy of an object due to its motion.

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Kinetic Energy

Question 43

It is another form of energy that is transported by electromagnetic waves. Ex. Visible light, microwaves, infrared rays, radio waves, X-rays, gamma rays, and UV rays (RMIVUXG).

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Radiant Energy/Light

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A type of energy due to the motion of charged particles, mainly electrons, through conducting wires.

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Electrical Energy

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Produced when a force causes an object or substance to vibrate.

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Sound Energy

Question 46

The sum of kinetic energies of the molecule due to their linear motion.

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Thermal Energy/Heat

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3 modes of transferring heat.

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Convection, Radiation, Conduction

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Anything that occupies space and has mass.

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Matter

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Other phases of Matter

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Plasma and Bose-Einstein Condensate

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Formed by heating and Ioning gas

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Plasma

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Cloud of basons, Cooled to temp. and close to zero

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Bose-Einstein Condensate

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Solid to Liquid

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Melting (Fusion)

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Liquid to Solid

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Freezing (Solidification)

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Liquid to Gas

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Vaporization

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Gas to liquid

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Condensation

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Solid to gas

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Sublimation

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Gas to solid

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Deposition

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A property of liquids in which the exposed surface tends to contract to the smallest possible area because of unequal molecular cohesive forces near the surface.

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Surface Tension

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Rising of liquid in a thin tube due to adhesion

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Capillarity

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Between like particles

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Cohesion

Question 61

Between unlike particles

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Adhesion