Science term 1

Aim

The purpose, starts with "to investigate"' or "to determine"

Independent variable (IV):

 variable we can change

Dependent variable (DV):

what we measure

Dependent variable (DV)

what we measure

Controlled variable (CV)

variable we keep the same

Graphing (PLUST):

IV go on the x - axis and DV go on the y -

Kinetic energy

It is the energy an object possesses due to its motion

Light (radiant) energy

Light energy is a type of kinetic energy from electromagnetic radiation

It is visible to the human eye

Heat (thermal) energy

Thermal energy or heat energy, is kinetic energy off vibrating atoms and molecules

Sound energy

Sound energy is the kinetic energy produced by vibrating objects that create pressure waves in a medium

Electrical energy

Electrical energy is kinetic energy from moving electrical charges

Mechanical energy

Mechanical energy is the sum of an objects kinetic and potential energy due to its motion and potential.

Potential energy

Potential energy I stored energy an object has because of it position, shape or structure

Gravitational potential energy

Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its height and mass.

Elastic potential energy

Elastic potential energy is stored energy in objects that can stretch or compress