Force and Motion

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What is the force that attracts an object towards the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts an object or mass towards the center of the Earth or towards any other physical object having mass.

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What is the force of attraction that causes magnetic materials to move?

Back

Magnetism is the force of attraction that causes magnetic materials to move.

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What do we call a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events?

Back

A prediction is a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.

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What is a condition in an experiment that is changed to determine the effect of that change?

Back

A variable is a condition in an experiment that is changed to determine the effect of that change.

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What is an idea that can be tested by an experiment or observation?

Back

A testable hypothesis is an idea that can be tested by an experiment or observation.

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What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces in contact?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces in contact.

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What is the term for the push or pull on an object?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object.

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What do we call the rate at which an object changes its position?

Back

Speed is the rate at which an object changes its position.

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What is the term for the distance traveled divided by the time taken?

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Velocity is the distance traveled divided by the time taken, including direction.

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What is the term for the change in velocity over time?

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Acceleration is the change in velocity over time.