Georgia Physical Science
Milestones Review:
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,speed of sound sound travels at approximately 300 m/s
series circuit An electric circuit with only one path through which charge can flow
parallel circuit A closed electrical circuit in which the current is divided into two or more paths and
then returns via a common path to complete the circuit.
ohms Resistance
voltage The difference in electrical potential energy per charge between two places in a
circuit
resistance A material's opposition to the flow of electric current.
alternating current A flow of electric charge that regularly reverses its direction.
direct current an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
, electromagnetic magnets some thing that is magnetized by electricity
convection Process by which, in a fluid being heated, the warmer part of the mass will rise and
the cooler portions will sink.
conduction The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is
touching.
radiation Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles.
thermal energy Energy due to temperature.
light energy Energy in the form of moving waves of light
nuclear energy Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
Milestones Review:
Physics Concepts 2026 |
Study Guide, Practice
Questions, Answers,
Rationales & Exam Review
| Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,speed of sound sound travels at approximately 300 m/s
series circuit An electric circuit with only one path through which charge can flow
parallel circuit A closed electrical circuit in which the current is divided into two or more paths and
then returns via a common path to complete the circuit.
ohms Resistance
voltage The difference in electrical potential energy per charge between two places in a
circuit
resistance A material's opposition to the flow of electric current.
alternating current A flow of electric charge that regularly reverses its direction.
direct current an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
, electromagnetic magnets some thing that is magnetized by electricity
convection Process by which, in a fluid being heated, the warmer part of the mass will rise and
the cooler portions will sink.
conduction The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is
touching.
radiation Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles.
thermal energy Energy due to temperature.
light energy Energy in the form of moving waves of light
nuclear energy Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
