Science 30
Negatively charged
Electric potential
difference
Test body
Unit C Review Outline
GCCHS
Positively charged
Coulomb
Conductor
volt
voltage
Insulator
Field lines
Solar wind
Gravitational force
Electric force
Grounded
Gravitational field
Gravitational field
strength
Electric current
Field lines
Mechanical energy
armature
commutator
Transverse wave
Parallel connection
Resistance
Kilowatt-hour
Direct current
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Transformer
Alternating current
Ammeter
Schematic diagram
Primary coil
Wavelength (λ)
frequency
hertz (Hz)
Radio wave
antenna
Black hole
Microwaves
Ultraviolet radiation
Radioactive
Nuclear Fusion
Infrared radiation
Ionizing radiation
Gamma radiation
Refraction
Diffraction Grating
Continuous spectrum
Spectra
Red Shift
Nebula
Multiwavelength
astronomy
Spectrometer
Red giant
Supernova
Visible spectrum
X-rays
Constellation
Reflection
Absorption (darkline) spectrum
Doppler effect
Nebula
Neutron star
Electrical energy
Electromagnetic
Radiation (EMR)
Series connection
Resistor
Power
Secondary coil
electromagnetic
spectrum
Magnetic resonance
imaging
Photon
Radiation therapy
Astronomy
Diffraction
Emission (bright-line)
spectrum
Blue shift
White dwarf
Pulsar
V = IR
RT = R1 + R2 + R3
Cosmic rays
Cosmic rays
Resistance
Electric potential
difference
Test body
1
1
1
1
=
+
+
𝑅𝑇
𝑅𝑇1 𝑅2 𝑅3
Streams of high speed, ionized particles ejected from objects beyond
the solar system. They normally consist atomic nuclei.
This is the measure of the difficulty electrons have travelling
through a component, measured in ohms (Ω).
This is the difference in energy per coulomb of charge between two
∆𝑬
points on an electric circuit. It can be found by: 𝑽 = 𝒒
This is a small charge that may for put into an electric field to
determine the nature of the charge, the direction of the field and
the electric force acting on the test charge.
Negatively charged
An object has this charge if it has gained electrons.
Mechanical energy
The energy contained by an object due to its motion or position. It
the sum of all of the kinetic and potential energy in a substance.
Parallel connection
This is a circuit in which the electric current has more than one
possible path to flow through.
Grounded
This is the process where a charged object or circuit is connected to
the ground and excess charge can be dissipated.
Kilowatt-hour
This is a unit of energy that is often used when discussing electrical
energy consumption.
Diffraction Grating
This is an instrument that is used to produce a diffraction pattern of
like waves by making them bend due passing by a barrier.
Positively charged
An object has this charge if it has lost electrons.
Series connection
This is a circuit in which the electric current has only one possible
path to flow through.
Radio wave
𝟏
𝟏
𝟏
𝟏
=
+
+
𝑹𝑻
𝑹𝑻𝟏 𝑹𝟐 𝑹𝟑
This are very long EMR, they are used in radio communication.
Formula to find total resistance in a parallel circuit.
Microwaves
These are a type of EMR with fairly long waves. They are used in
cell phones and for making popcorn.
Gravitational field
strength
This is the quantity of the sphere of influence due to a gravitational
field.
Wavelength (λ)
This is the measure on a wave from one point to the same point on
the next wave. (crest to crest, trough to trough … etc.)
Nuclear Fusion
This is a nuclear reaction in which two nuclei are joined to produce
a new daughter nuclei. This is the type of reaction that takes
place at the sun to produce solar energy.
Ultraviolet radiation
RT = R1 + R2 + R3
Spectra
Red Shift
Nebula
volt
Gravitational field
Transformer
Electric current
Infrared radiation
Direct current
This are short waves with higher frequency that visible. It is this
element of the sun’s radiation that makes humans susceptible to
sunburn and skin cancer.
Formula to find total resistance in a series circuit.
This is the plural of spectra.
This the manifestation of the Doppler Effect that involves a spectral
shift because a star is moving away from the observer.
This is an interstellar cloud of gas and dust.
J
This is the SI unit for potential difference. It is equivalent to 1.0 C.
This is a sphere of influence that is caused by any object due to its
mass. It can apply a force of attraction to any other object with
mass within the field.
This is a AC device that can step up or step down the voltage
between the primary and secondary coils by changing the
number of loops.
This is the flow of electrons through a conductor.
This is EMR that is slightly longer λ than visible. It sends the
remote control signal to your TV set.
This type of current is present when the charges go directly from the
negative electrode to the positive one through the circuit. It is
abbreviated as DC.
Voltmeter
This is an electrical device that measures the potential difference
between two points in a circuit.
Ammeter
This is an electrical device that measures the current flowing
through a circuit.
armature
This is the section of an electric motor that rotates.
Electromagnetic
Radiation (EMR)
This is the type of wave that does not require a medium. It is
propagated by perpendicular changing electric and magnetic
fields.
Supernova
antenna
frequency
This is a stellar explosion that produces a very bright cloud of
ionized gas that remains very bright object in the sky for week
or months.
This is an EMR receiver.
This is a measure of the number of waves to pass by per second. It
is measured in Hz.
Ionizing radiation
This is the result of radioactive decay. It includes particle and
photons (alpha, beta and gamma) that can penetrate living tissue
ionize atoms of cells and kill or cause mutation.
Gamma radiation
This is the shortest λ, higher f waves in the EMR spectrum. They
are extremely dangerous.
V = IR
This is the formula for Ohm’s Law.
Refraction
This is the bending of light waves due to a change in medium.
Moving from a less dense material to a more dense (air to
water) will slow the light waves and cause them to bend
towards the normal.
Field lines
These are lines that are drawn around an object to show the direction
and strength of the object’s field. They may represent a
magnetic field, gravitational field or electric field.
Red giant
This is a star of great size and age that has a low surface
temperature.
Continuous spectrum
voltage
Coulomb
commutator
This include the complete “ROYGBIV”, it is produced when a
glowing solid emits light that passes through a triangular prism.
This is also known as potential difference. It represents the
difference in energy per coulomb of charge.
This is the SI unit for charge. It is equal to 1.0 A.s. One electron
has the charge of 1.60 x 10-19 C.
This is the part of an electric motor or generator that is found on the
armature, that provides the electric current. If found on a DC
device it will be the split ring type.
Alternating current
hertz (Hz)
Schematic diagram
Primary coil
This type of current is present when the charges change direction
several times per second while present in the circuit. It is
abbreviated as AC.
1
This is the SI unit for frequency. It the equivalent to 𝑠 .
This is aka a circuit diagram. It uses symbols to detail the
components and nature of a circuit.
This is input side of a transformer.
Transverse wave
This is a wave produced by a disturbance in the medium that is
perpendicular to the direction of travel.
Doppler effect
This is the apparent shift in frequency of waves due to relative
motion between the source and the receiver of the wave.
X-rays
This are fairly short waved, high frequency EMR. They are used to
penetrate human tissue to scan for broken bones.
Reflection
This is when a wave makes contact with a boundary, and bounces
off.
Visible spectrum
This is the part of the EMR spectrum that our human eyes can see.
It include the colours: ROYGBIV.
Absorption (dark-line)
spectrum
Multiwavelength
astronomy
Neutron star
Insulator
Solar wind
This is a spectrum that looks like a continuous spectrum with a
series of dark lines on it. It is produced when the white light
produced by a glowing solid passes through a cool gas and then
a triangular prism.
This is the science of studying several different wavelengths of
EMR emitted in objects in space.
A super-dense star consisting mainly of neutrons formed at the last
stage in the star development of intermediate-mass stars.
This is a material that will allow not electrons to flow throw it
easily. Rubber and glass are examples.
Streams of high speed, ionized particles ejected from the sun. They
normally consist of electrons, protons and helium nuclei.
Conductor
This is a material that will allow electrons to flow throw it easily.
Metals are examples.
Electric force
This is a push or pull effect applied to a charged object by the
electric field of another charge or by charged plates.
Electrical energy
This is energy that is available to the movement of electrical
charges.
Resistor
Power
Secondary coil
Photon
electromagnetic
spectrum
This is a device in a circuit that contains resistance and uses electric
energy in a circuit.
Is the amount of energy used or work done per unit time. It is
measured in watts.
This is output side of a transformer.
This is a packet of light energy that travels in a wave-like manner.
This is the complete band of EMR from Radio to gamma.
Magnetic resonance
imaging
This is a device that uses radio waves and strong magnetic field to
obtain internal images of living things. It is abbreviated as
MRI.
Astronomy
This is the scientific study of objects above the earth’s atmosphere.
Radiation therapy
This is the medical use of ionizing radiation to treat disease like
cancer.
Blue shift
This the manifestation of the Doppler Effect that involves a spectral
shift because a star is moving towards the observer.
Diffraction
This is the wave property that involved the bending of light due
passing next to a boundary. With light a spectra can be
produced by directing light waves through a diffraction grating.
Emission (bright-line)
spectrum
This is a spectrum that is just a series of bright lines. It is produced
when the light produced by a glowing gas passes through a
triangular prism.
Pulsar
White dwarf
Magnetic field
This is a rotating neutron star that emits radiation in regular pulses.
This is a compact star, found as the last stage in the evolution of
low-mass stars.
This is a sphere of influence that is caused by moving electric
charges in a conductor or the magnetic domains within a
permanent magnet. It can apply a force to certain metals and to
moving charges within the field.