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Physical Science Vocabulary
Granger - Vocabulary
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Science
5th Grade
10/06/2011

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Sound
Definition
energy caused by a vibrating object
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Physical Properties
Definition
properties that can be observed, measured, or changed
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Magnestism
Definition
the force of attraction or repulsion some materials have on other materials
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Conductor
Definition
a material that allows energy to pass through
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Heat
Definition
the movement of thermal energy from one place to another
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Flow
Definition
a smooth steady movement of liquid, gas, or electricity
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Electricity
Definition
the flow of electrical power or charge through a circuit
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Solar Energy
Definition
the energy of sunlight; it drives the water cycle
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Energy
Definition
ability to cause change in matter
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Force
Definition
a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction
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Reflection
Definition
light energy that bounces off objects
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Refraction
Definition
the bending of light rays when they pass through an object
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Insulator
Definition
a material that blocks energy from moving through
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Circuit
Definition
a system with many parts
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Electric Circuit
Definition
a complete pathway of conductors that allows electricity to flow through it
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Mixture
Definition
a combination of 2 or more substances that do not chemically change
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Solution
Definition
a liquid mixture in which the particles of each subtances are evenly mixed
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Matter
Definition
anything that has mass and takes up space
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Mass
Definition
the amount of matter in something
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Denisty
Definition
the concentration of matter in an object; tightly or loosely packed
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