unit 1 laws & theories

Question 1

newton’s law of universal gravitation

Answer 1

1687; describes the attractive forces between all forms of matter

Question 2

newton’s law of motion

Answer 2

1687; set of 3 laws describes the role that competing forces play on an object at motion or rest

Question 3

boyle’s law

Answer 3

describes relationship between gas volume and gas pressure

Question 4

law of thermodynamics

Answer 4

set of 4 laws; concerns thermodynamic work, entropy, heat, temp, and other forces pertaining to the transfer of energy

Question 5

big bang theory

Answer 5

claims universe started as a small singularity 13.8 billion yrs ago and suddenly expanded

Question 6

heliocentric theory

Answer 6

nicklaus copernicus’s theory demonstrates that earth travels around the sun

Question 7

theory of general relativity

Answer 7

einstein theory claims that massive objects (like earth) cause a distortion in space-time, which is experienced gravity

Question 8

theory of evolution by natural selection

Answer 8

charles darwin explains how gradual changes in population of organisms over time leads to the emergence of traits that allow those organisms to survive