Motion and Matter Vocabulary & Concepts

Front

What do we call an object that is not moving?

Back

An object that is not moving is said to be 'at rest'.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?

Back

The force that pulls objects towards the Earth is called 'gravity'.

Front

What is the force that opposes motion between two touching objects?

Back

The force that opposes motion between two touching objects is called 'friction'.

Front

What do we call the action of moving an object away from you?

Back

The action of moving an object away from you is called 'pushing'.

Front

What do we call the action of moving an object towards you?

Back

The action of moving an object towards you is called 'pulling'.

Front

What happens when two magnets push away from each other?

Back

When two magnets push away from each other, they are said to be 'repelling'.

Front

What happens when two magnets pull towards each other?

Back

When two magnets pull towards each other, they are said to be 'attracting'.

Front

What is the term for the force that keeps objects on the ground?

Back

The force that keeps objects on the ground is called 'gravity'.

Front

What do we call the change in position of an object?

Back

The change in position of an object is called 'motion'.

Front

What is the term for the speed and direction of a moving object?

Back

The speed and direction of a moving object is called 'velocity'.