Physical Science and Energy Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering core physics concepts, energy types, conversion principles, standard metric prefixes, and measurement tools.

Energy

The ability to do work and cause change, which is measured in Juoles.

Force

An interaction expressed as a PUSH or a PULL.

Potential energy

Stored energy; identified as one of the two main types of energy.

Kinetic energy

The energy of motion; identified as one of the two main types of energy.

Acceleration due to gravity

The rate of acceleration exerted by gravity, equal to $9.8\,m/s^2$.

Law of Conservation of Energy

A foundational physical principle governing energy transfer and conversion.

Conversion (or Transformation)

The process of changing energy from one form to another, such as Heat, Light, or Electrical energy.

Transfer

The movement or passing of energy from one object or system to another.

Centi

An SI prefix representing a value of $0.01$.

Milli

An SI prefix representing a value of $0.001$.

Kilo

An SI prefix representing a standard unit metric multiplier.

Ruler

A scientific tool used to measure and record Height, Length, and Width in centimeters.