Physics Vocab 4

The number of ______ in the binary language of computers is two. There are two options, 0,1 yes or no, etc.

digits

A solution in which there is more solvent than solute is a _____ solution. Solute is the material being dissolved. Solvent is the water.

dilute

During the process of _____ of water the solution is heated so as to evaporate the water and leave behind the impurities. The vapor is condensed yielding distilled water.

distillation

Each electron in an atom acts like a tiny electromagnet. A group of electrons from neighboring atoms can add together. Such a group is called a ______.

domain

A ______ is a unit of force equal to 10 -5 N.

dyne

A solar _____ occurs when the moon is between the sun and the earth casting a shadow upon the surface of the earth.

eclipse

An_____ _____ is the buildup of excess electrons.

electric charge

The _____ ____ was completed by the action of closing the switch as demonstrated by the light coming on.

electric circuit

Eating fried worms might require a lot of intestinal _____ . It means a strong or the mental strength.

fortitude

_____ data on laboratory animals suggest that a cause of skin cancer is the repeated over exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Data that is gained from experiments.

Experimental

The _______ _______ that the experimenter manipulates are called the independent variables. Factors of an experiment.

experimental factors

The ____ in the number 10 squared is 2.

exponent

The pH scale is an _____ scale. An acid of 4 is 10 times stronger than an acid of 5.

exponential

The _____ angle for the triangle drawn is TSX.

exterior

The _____ of the equation x^2 - 4 are ( x - 2 )( x + 2 ).

factors

A _____ is a unit involved with the storage of electrical charges named after the famed experimentalist in electromagnetism, Michael Faraday.

farad

A ______ is a nautical unit of length measuring 6 feet.

fathom

A _____ amount of movement is limited to a definite measurable amount.

finite

Atomic reactors of the type at Waterford III are known as ______ because the energy produced is from the decay of radioactive substances.

fission

If something is considered of little worth or importance, it is _______.

inconsequential