| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Endoskeleton, Kelvin Scale, Kinetic Energy, Light Waves, Phase Transition |
An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of vertebrate animals, including humans.
In contrast to the Celsius scale (measured in degrees centigrade) that fixes 0° at the freezing point of water and the Fahrenheit scale that uses 32°, the Kelvin scale fixes 0° at absolute zero (-273°C) which is the lowest temperature possible in the universe.
Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.
Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.
A substance undergoes a phase transition when it moves from one state of matter to another, for example, when water freezes or boils.