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Forces and Fields word list
Cards in this deck (16)
- 1Forcea push, pull or twist
- 2Newtonunit of force- named after Sir Isaac Newton
- 3Calibrateensure a measurement reads true (gives accurate measurements)
- 4Frictiona force that opposes motion
- 5Streamlined/Aerodynamica shape that reduces frictional forces, especially in relation to air and water
- 6Lubricationthe reduction of frictional forces
- 7Contactcontact forces need to be in direct contact with an object to cause a push, pull or twist
- 8Domainregion in a ferromagnetic material (iron, nickel and cobalt) that aligns with the magnetic field
- 9Temporaryanything that only exists for a small amount of time
- 10Electromagneta type of magnet created by electricity
- 11Fieldan area that can exert a force on an object
- 12Superconductinga material that drops to zero resistance below its critical temperature
- 13Auroralight show that occurs at the North and South Poles
- 14Electroscopedevice used to test for an electrostatic charge
- 15Lightningthe release of static charge in the sky
- 16neapthe tide with the least variation in water level, occurring when the moon is one quarter and three quarters full
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- Year 8 Science (Forces and Fields) Flashcards on Forces and Fields word list, created by summer campbell on 04/08/2016.
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