Physics in Daily Life Flashcards

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on Grade 11 General Science Topic 1, covering physics principles in household activities, health, safety, work, and leisure.

Physics

The study of matter, energy, motion, forces, and their interactions.

Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

The three types of heat transfer used in cooking.

Circular Motion

The type of motion used by washing machines, along with water flow and friction, to clean clothes.

Force

A push or a pull.

Friction

A force that helps shoes grip the floor and tires grip the road.

Gravity

The force that pulls objects downward and keeps people, water, and buildings anchored to Earth.

Ergonomic Chairs and Desks

Furniture that applies physics to body posture and motion to improve work productivity.

Speed

A measure that tells how fast an object moves.

Acceleration

A term describing changes in speed or direction.

Energy-efficient Devices

Appliances designed to reduce wasted energy.

Fluids

A category of matter that includes both liquids and gases.

Water Pressure

The principle that helps faucets, pumps, and hydraulic systems work.

Buoyancy

The concept that explains why some objects float and others sink.

Electrical Energy

The form of energy that powers lights, fans, televisions, computers, and appliances.

Technology

The application of circuits, sensors, and energy systems to make tasks faster.

Leisure and Sports

Activities such as basketball, cycling, dance, and skating that involve forces, balance, speed, and acceleration.