Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Physics

Here you will learn some English words about physics, such as "charge", "radiation", "flexible", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic)
to bend
to bend [verb]

to make something straight become curved or folded

Ex: He used his strength to bend the metal rod into a U-shape for the project .
block
block [noun]

a large solid piece of material that is square or rectangular in shape and has flat sides

Ex: She used a marble block for her sculpture project .
charge
charge [noun]

the physical property in matter that causes it to experience a force in an electromagnetic field

Ex:
force
force [noun]

(physics) an effect that causes a body to move or change direction

Ex: She applied a force of 10 newtons to push the box across the floor .
nuclear
nuclear [adjective]

describing weapons that are powered by the energy produced either from nuclear fission or a combination of fusion and fission reactions

Ex: The threat of nuclear warfare has led to international peace agreements .
wave
wave [noun]

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

Ex: Scientists study how waves interact with different materials .
to activate
to activate [verb]

to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working

Ex: She activated the sprinkler system to water the garden .
atom
atom [noun]

(science) the smallest part of a chemical element that is found in the nature

Ex: The concept of the atom as the fundamental building block of matter dates back to ancient Greek philosophy .
concrete
concrete [adjective]

real and tangible, existing in physical form that can be sensed or experienced

Ex: The historian studied concrete artifacts from ancient civilizations to understand their culture and way of life .
flexible
flexible [adjective]

capable of bending easily without breaking

Ex: The rubber hose is flexible , allowing it to bend around corners without kinking .
field
field [noun]

(physics) the space or area within which the effect of a particular force exists

Ex:
to contract
to contract [verb]

to become smaller, narrower, or tighter

Ex: The rubber band has contracted over time , losing its original elasticity .
to crack
to crack [verb]

to break on the surface without falling into separate pieces

Ex: The intense sunlight caused the dry soil to crack in the arid desert landscape .
matter
matter [noun]

a physical substance that occupies space and exists in every material in the universe

Ex: In the universe , matter exists in various forms , including stars and planets .
pressure
pressure [noun]

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

Ex:
motion
motion [noun]

the process or act of moving or changing place

Ex: The motion of the leaves in the wind created a calming atmosphere .
radiation
radiation [noun]

energy transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles

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to react
to react [verb]

(physics) to be subject to physical or chemical change

Ex: In a combustion reaction , hydrocarbons react with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water .
to accelerate
to accelerate [verb]

to increase the velocity of something

Ex: The electric field between charged particles can accelerate electrons .
to bond
to bond [verb]

(chemistry) to merge or be merged by a chemical bond

Ex:
to circulate
to circulate [verb]

to constantly move around a gas, air, or liquid inside a closed area

Ex: The heating system circulates hot water through the pipes to warm up the building .
density
density [noun]

(physics) the degree to which a substance is compacted, measured by dividing its mass by its volume

Ex: The density of a material can affect its physical properties , such as its strength and buoyancy .
energy
energy [noun]

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

Ex:
fusion
fusion [noun]

(physics) a nuclear reaction by which the nuclei of atoms combine and form a heavier nucleus, producing nuclear energy

Ex:
frequency
frequency [noun]

the number of times an event recurs in a unit of time

Ex: The frequency of the train service varies during the holiday season .
gravity
gravity [noun]

(physics) the universal force of attraction between any pair of objects with mass

Ex: Einstein 's theory of general relativity revolutionized our understanding of gravity by explaining it as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass .
mass
mass [noun]

(physics) the property of matter that gives it weight in a gravitational field and is a measure of its inertia

Ex: Mass is a scalar quantity , meaning it has magnitude but no direction .
magnetic
magnetic [adjective]

produced by or relating to magnetism

Ex:
to reinforce
to reinforce [verb]

to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it

Ex: The chef chose to reinforce the flavor of the soup by adding a rich and concentrated broth .
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