Physical Science Principles Flashcards
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What is the momentum of a 2 kg ball moving at 5 m/s?
Answer: 10 kg·m/s
Momentum equals mass times velocity: 2 kg × 5 m/s = 10 kg·m/s.
Which electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?
Answer: Radio waves
Radio waves have the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.
What is formed when an atom loses or gains electrons?
Answer: An ion
An atom that loses or gains electrons becomes a charged particle called an ion.
According to Newton's third law, for every action there is an equal and opposite what?
Answer: Reaction
Newton's third law states every action force has an equal and opposite reaction force.
What is the boiling point of pure water at standard atmospheric pressure?
Answer: 100°C
Pure water boils at 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure.
Which quantity is a vector?
Answer: Velocity
Velocity has both magnitude and direction, making it a vector.
A power rating of 60 watts means energy is used at a rate of:
Answer: 60 joules per second
One watt equals one joule per second, so 60 W means 60 joules per second.