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Physics Comp Review
The Vocabulary
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Physics
6th Grade
05/07/2012

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Absolute Zero:
Definition
the lowest possible temperature, equal to 0 degrees Kelvin. At this temperature, the molecules which make up an object completely stop moving.
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Acceleration:
Definition
a change in velocity.
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Accurate:
Definition
a measurement that is close to the true value.
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Amplitude:
Definition
how high the wave is at its it peak. This is also how deep the trough is, but the amplitude is always given as a positive number.
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At rest:
Definition
Having no speed.
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Balanced Forces:
Definition
Forces which add up to zero.
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Charged Particles:
Definition
Particles which carry an electric charge and which can be negative or positive.
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Charges of Particles:
Definition
Particles which can be positive, negative, or have no charge(neutral).
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Chemical Energy:
Definition
The energy of a compound that changes as its atoms are rearranged to form a new compound.
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