Physical Science 2023 Fall Final Exam review

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What is a model in physical science?

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A model is an idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain.

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy.

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True or False: Your weight would be the same on another planet with different gravity.

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False.

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What is a closed, conducting path in an electrical circuit called?

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Circuit.

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What does velocity combine with to provide a complete description of motion?

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Direction.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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Define thermal energy.

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the kinetic energy of its particles.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.