General Science and Electrical Principles Exam Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from general science and electrical principles.

Osmosis

Diffusion of water.

BTU

British thermal unit.

Carnivore

An animal that eats only meat.

Electrons

Particles that are negatively charged.

Ligament

Tissues that hold bones firmly together.

Light-year

The distance traveled by light in one year.

Atomic Number

Determined by the number of protons in an atom.

Resistor

A component that inhibits the flow of current.

Chasm

A deep fissure in the earth.

Defray

To pay for or provide a way to cover costs.

Fundamental

Basic or essential principle.

Susceptible

Vulnerable to being affected.

Control Center (of a cell)

Nucleus.

Current (in electrical context)

The presence of electron flow.

Diode

A type of semiconductor allowing current to flow in one direction.

Classification System (of living organisms)

The kingdom is the top or broadest level.

Intestinal System

Part of the digestive system.

Velocity of Light Waves

About 186,000 miles per second.

Transducer

A device that transforms energy from one form to another.

Electrical Potential Difference

Also expressed as voltage.