Terms and Definitions (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

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Newton's First Law of Motion

Body remains at rest/const velocity unless net force acts

Momentum (definition)

Product of object's mass and velocity

Principle of conservation of linear momentum

Total linear momentum of closed system remains constant

Work-energy theorem

Net work done = change in kinetic energy

Doppler effect (definition)

Change in freq/pitch due to relative motion to medium

Homologous series

Series with same general formula OR differ by CH2\text{CH}_2 group

Functional group

Atom/group that determines physical & chemical properties

Le Chatelier's principle

System opposes disturbance to re-establish equilibrium

Lowry-Brønsted acid

Proton (H+\text{H}^+ ion) donor

Oxidation

Loss of electrons OR increase in oxidation number

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