WGU C165 Integrated Physical Sciences

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16 terms dvil Practice questions for this set Learn1 / 7Study using Learn The second-lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, contains the ozone layer PhysicsThe study of forces, energy, motion ChemistryThe study of atoms and molecules, their structures, and their interactions to form substances Choose an answer 1Exosphere2Stratosphere 3Troposphere4Thermosphere Don't know?

Earth scienceThe study of the Earth's structure and composition, and processes that change Earth essential attributes of scienceStudies the natural world Uses testable ideas Relies on data from observations/experiments Presented for evaluation by other scientists Leads to further questions/research variablesThe changing quantities in an experiment independent variableWhat you change in an experiment on purpose dependent variableThe variable that changes because of an independent variable control variableThe variable(s) you don't want to study, need to be either eliminated or kept constant observational studyWhen systems are observed as they appear in nature, researchers do not attempt to change them physical modelA model of a physical phenomenon, such as a planetary system conceptual modelA model used to visualize things that cannot be seen, such as atoms mathematical modelA model that treats physical objects/phenomena using mathematical methods computer modelA detailed, complex model calculated by a computer principle of falsificationPrinciple that only falsifiable statements can be subject to scientific inquiry hypothesisA testable statement about how something in nature works lawA concise statement that is supported by scientific evidence and repeated experiments, describes a widespread pattern in nature (what) theoryA statement that explains a wide range of observations, supported by a large body of scientific evidence (how/why) meterBase unit of length kilogramBase unit of mass secondBase unit of time kelvinBase unit of temperature Derived unitsWhat is produced when the base units/quantities are combined

SpeedThe name for the distance traveled divided by an interval of time VolumeTerm for the amount of space an object occupies Liquid displacementMethod of determining the volume of an object by measuring the amount of liquid it displaces direct relationshipA relationship between two variables where increasing one increases the other, and vice versa inverse relationshipA relationship between two variables where increasing one decreases the other, and vice versa VelocityA combination of speed and direction AccelerationTerm for any change in an object's speed and/or direction ForceTerm for a push or a pull with direction and magnitude. You may not feel it.Net forceThe sum of all forces acting on an object balanced forcesTerm for forces that combine to produce a net force of 0 Newton's first lawAn object in motion remains in motion unless acted on by a net force inertiaThe tenancy to keep the same motion/velocity or remain at rest. Newton's first law Newton's second lawNet force = mass x acceleration (F = ma) Newton's third lawWhen one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts a force of the same magnitude in the opposite direction on the first object ("For every action, an equal and opposite reaction") frictionThe force that opposes the motion of an object on which it acts Kinetic frictionFriction between two objects moving against each other Static frictionFriction between two objects touching but not moving against each other Fluid resistanceFriction when an object moves through a gas or liquid GravityAttractive force between objects directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of their distance Linear momentumName for the mass of an object times its velocity Law of conservation of momentumTerm for the fact that momentum is conserved when two or more objects collide

elasticityThe amount of bounce an object has after a collision Elastic collisionA collision in which the total kinetic energy is conserved Inelastic collisionA collision in which the total kinetic energy is not conserved WorkTerm for the displacement of an object in the direction of an applied force by using/converting energy EnergyThe capacity to do work or cause change Kinetic energyThe energy objects have because they are moving. Increases with mass and velocity potential energyEnergy that is stored Formula for workwork = force x displacement gravitational potential energyEnergy an object has due to its height above the ground. Increases with mass and height.chemical potential energyEnergy that is stored in the chemical bonds in a substance elastic potential energyEnergy stored in stretched springs, rubber bands, etc.electromagnetic energyEnergy carried by electromagnetic waves. Light energy.thermal energyEnergy from the motion of atoms and molecules. Depends on mass and temperature Law of conservation of energyTerm for the fact that energy cannot be created/destroyed, only transferred/converted oscillationA repetitive motion that occurs around a center point or equilibrium equilibriumA position or state to which an oscillating object eventually returns to waveA repeating and periodic disturbance (oscillation) that travels from one point to another, transferring energy mechanical wavesType of waves that require a medium (air, water, etc.) to travel through, cannot travel through a vaccuum transverse waveWave where the oscillation is perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling longitudinal waveWave where the oscillation occurs along the direction the wave is traveling electromagnetic wavesWaves with both an electric and magnetic component. Can only be transverse waves and can travel through a vaccuum