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Physics: Forces and Energy

Key physics terms for forces, motion, energy, electricity, and waves.

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What happens when light bounces off a surface?reflection
What stored energy does an object have because of position?potential energy
What energy is carried by moving electric charges?electrical energy
What energy travels from hot objects to cooler objects?thermal energy
What force from water or air pushes upward on objects?upthrust
What is the distance between matching points on waves?wavelength
What is the force of gravity on an object called?weight
What is energy transferred each second called?power
What is the number of waves passing a point each second?frequency
What unit is frequency measured in?hertz
What force pulls a compass needle north?magnetism
What is the speed of an object in a certain direction called?velocity