Physics Flashcard chapter 1

Front

What is used to describe the mass of an object in terms of its force due to gravity?

Back

Weight

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that occupies space

Front

Which of the following are considered building blocks of matter? A) Cells and bacteria, B) Atoms and molecules, C) Water and air, D) Heat and light

Back

Atoms and molecules

Front

What is the scientific unit of mass?

Back

Kilogram

Front

Which unit of energy is commonly used in radiology?

Back

Electron Volts

Front

What is potential energy best described as?

Back

Ability to do work

Front

What is kinetic energy defined as?

Back

Energy of motion

Front

Which example illustrates radiation related to sound? Options: Electric circuits producing heat, Piano strings radiating sound, Water waves generated by a stone, Chemical energy stored in batteries

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Piano strings radiating sound

Front

What is another term for electromagnetic energy as mentioned in the slide?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is ionization in the context of ionizing radiation?

Back

The removal of an electron from an atom