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120 terms · Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and computer science
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- Physics
Newton's First Law
EasyAn object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an external force.
- Physics
Newton's Second Law
EasyForce equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).
- Physics
Newton's Third Law
EasyFor every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
- Physics
Thermodynamics
MediumThe branch of physics dealing with heat, energy, and their transformations.
- Physics
Wave-Particle Duality
AdvancedQuantum objects exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties simultaneously.
- Physics
Electromagnetic Induction
MediumA changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a conductor.
- Physics
Quantum Mechanics
AdvancedThe physics governing behavior of matter and energy at atomic and subatomic scales.
- Physics
Entropy
MediumA measure of disorder or randomness in a system.
- Physics
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
AdvancedThe position and momentum of a particle cannot both be precisely known simultaneously.
- Physics
Gravity
EasyThe fundamental force of attraction between objects with mass.
- Physics
Radioactive Decay
MediumThe spontaneous disintegration of an unstable atomic nucleus, releasing radiation.
- Physics
Doppler Effect
MediumThe change in frequency of a wave as its source moves relative to an observer.
- Physics
Special Relativity
AdvancedEinstein's theory that the laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers.
- Physics
Buoyancy
EasyThe upward force a fluid exerts on an object submerged in it.
- Physics
Magnetic Field
MediumA region around a magnet where magnetic forces act on other magnets and moving charges.
- Chemistry
Periodic Table
EasyA tabular arrangement of chemical elements ordered by atomic number and properties.
- Chemistry
Covalent Bond
EasyA chemical bond formed by two atoms sharing one or more pairs of electrons.
- Chemistry
pH Scale
EasyA logarithmic scale measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a solution from 0 to 14.
- Chemistry
Titration
MediumA technique to determine the concentration of a solution using a reagent of known concentration.
- Chemistry
Stoichiometry
MediumThe calculation of quantities of reactants and products in chemical reactions.
- Chemistry
Ionic Bond
EasyA chemical bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
- Chemistry
Oxidation-Reduction Reaction
MediumA reaction involving the transfer of electrons between chemical species.
- Chemistry
Chemical Equilibrium
MediumThe state in which forward and reverse reaction rates are equal with no net change.
- Chemistry
Electronegativity
MediumA measure of an atom's tendency to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
- Chemistry
Activation Energy
MediumThe minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction.
- Chemistry
Molecular Geometry
MediumThe three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule.
- Chemistry
Nuclear Fission
AdvancedThe splitting of a heavy atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing enormous energy.
- Chemistry
Polymer
MediumA large molecule composed of many repeated smaller units called monomers.
- Chemistry
Catalyst
MediumA substance that increases reaction rate without being consumed in the process.
- Chemistry
Isomer
AdvancedMolecules with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.
- Biology
DNA Replication
MediumThe process by which a cell copies its DNA before cell division.
- Biology
Photosynthesis
EasyThe process plants use to convert sunlight, water, and CO2 into glucose and oxygen.
- Biology
Cell Division
EasyThe process by which a parent cell splits into two or more daughter cells.
- Biology
Evolution
EasyThe change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
- Biology
Enzyme
EasyA biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.
- Biology
Cellular Respiration
MediumThe process cells use to convert glucose into usable energy (ATP).
- Biology
Natural Selection
EasyThe process where organisms with favorable traits survive and reproduce more successfully.
- Biology
Mitosis
MediumCell division producing two genetically identical daughter cells for growth and repair.
- Biology
Meiosis
MediumCell division producing four genetically unique haploid cells for sexual reproduction.
- Biology
Gene Expression
AdvancedThe process by which genetic information is used to produce functional proteins.
- Biology
Homeostasis
MediumThe ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.
- Biology
Osmosis
MediumThe movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from low to high solute concentration.
- Biology
Genetic Mutation
MediumA permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome.
- Biology
Ecosystem
EasyA community of living organisms interacting with each other and their physical environment.
- Biology
CRISPR-Cas9
AdvancedA molecular tool that allows precise editing of DNA sequences in living organisms.
- Mathematics
Integration
MediumThe mathematical process of finding the area under a curve or accumulation of a quantity.
- Mathematics
Differential Equation
AdvancedAn equation relating a function with one or more of its derivatives.
- Mathematics
Matrix
MediumA rectangular array of numbers arranged in rows and columns used in linear algebra.
- Mathematics
Probability
EasyThe measure of the likelihood that a given event will occur, between 0 and 1.
- Mathematics
Vector
EasyA mathematical object with both magnitude and direction.
