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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Física

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la Física que son necesarias para el examen académico básico de IELTS.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
electron
electron
[Sustantivo]

an extremely small elementary particle with a negative electric charge

electrónica

electrónica

Ex: The electron moved to a higher energy level. 
proton
proton
[Sustantivo]

a small positively charged particle present in atoms

protón

protón

Ex: In acidic solutions, free protons (H⁺ ions) create sourness. 

En soluciones ácidas, los protones libres (iones H⁺) crean acidez.

neutron
neutron
[Sustantivo]

a small particle with no charge present in atoms

neutrón, partícula neutra

neutrón, partícula neutra

Ex: Nuclear reactors split neutrons from atoms to release energy. 

Los reactores nucleares dividen los neutrones de los átomos para liberar energía.

quantum
quantum
[Sustantivo]

the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further

cuanto, cantidad mínima indivisible

cuanto, cantidad mínima indivisible

Ex: The uncertainty principle, a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, states that certain pairs of physical properties, such as position and momentum, cannot be simultaneously measured with arbitrary precision. 

El principio de incertidumbre, un concepto fundamental en mecánica cuántica, establece que ciertos pares de propiedades físicas, como la posición y el momento, no pueden ser medidos simultáneamente con precisión arbitraria.

energy
energy
[Sustantivo]

(physics) a source of power that is required to do any work that may exist in potential, kinetic, thermal and other forms

energía

energía

Ex: Kinetic energy is highest when an object is at its maximum speed. 
force
force
[Sustantivo]

(physics) a push or pull that can change an object's motion, direction, or shape

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: The rocket lifted off due to the massive force from its engines. 
gravity
gravity
[Sustantivo]

the force by which objects with mass attract one another, especially the force that draws objects toward the Earth

gravedad

gravedad

Ex: Astronauts experience much weaker gravity on the Moon. 
wave
wave
[Sustantivo]

(physics) an oscillating movement by which energy is transferred without the transport of matter, such as light and sound

onda

onda

Ex: Scientists study how waves interact with different materials. 
tension
tension
[Sustantivo]

(physics) the state of being under pressure as a result of getting stretched

tensión, presión

tensión, presión

Ex: The tension in the cable supporting the elevator must exceed the maximum load. 
pressure
pressure
[Sustantivo]

(physics) the amount of force exerted per area that is measured in pascal, newton per square meter, etc.

presión

presión

Ex: At sea level, atmospheric pressure is ~101,325 Pa. 
elasticity
elasticity
[Sustantivo]

the ability to go back to the original form after being stretched

elasticidad

elasticidad

Ex: The elasticity of the spring ensures it can be used repeatedly. 

La elasticidad del resorte asegura que pueda ser utilizado repetidamente.

density
density
[Sustantivo]

(physics) the mass of a substance or object per unit of volume

densidad

densidad

Ex: Oil floats on water because it has a lower density. 
fusion
fusion
[Sustantivo]

a nuclear reaction in which light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus and release energy

fusión

fusión

Ex: Fusion occurs naturally inside stars. 
relativity
relativity
[Sustantivo]

a theory that explains the relationship between motion, space, and time

relatividad

relatividad

Ex: General relativity predicts black holes bend spacetime. 

La relatividad general predice que los agujeros negros curvan el espacio-tiempo.

potential
potential
[Sustantivo]

the energy difference that drives current, typically measured in volts

potencial, tensión

potencial, tensión

Ex: The potential in the power line dropped significantly due to a fault in the system. 
particle
particle
[Sustantivo]

an extremely small unit of matter or radiation treated as a discrete entity in physics

partícula

partícula

Ex: Each particle behaves differently under certain experimental conditions. 
magnetism
magnetism
[Sustantivo]

a phenomenon of attracting and repulsing forces that a moving electrical charge produces

magnetismo, fuerza magnética

magnetismo, fuerza magnética

Ex: Magnetism is why some metals cling to refrigerator doors. 

El magnetismo es la razón por la que algunos metales se adhieren a las puertas de los refrigeradores.

current
current
[Sustantivo]

a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction

corriente

corriente

Ex: Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical current by moving charged particles within the cells. 
voltage
voltage
[Sustantivo]

total potential energy provided by a power source

voltaje

voltaje

Ex: Industrial machines require 480V to operate. 

Las máquinas industriales requieren 480 voltios para operar.

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