Unit 2: Force and Motion Vocabulary (Version 1)

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What does it mean to 'infer'?

Back

To reach a conclusion using evidence and reasoning.

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What is the definition of 'cause'?

Back

An event or process that leads to a result or change.

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What is an 'effect'?

Back

A result or change that happens because of an event or process.

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What is 'friction'?

Back

A force between an object and the surface it is moving over.

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What does the term 'speed' refer to?

Back

How fast an object is moving.

Front

What is 'motion'?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is 'velocity'?

Back

The speed of an object in a specific direction.

Front

What is 'acceleration'?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

What is 'mass'?

Back

The amount of matter in an object.

Front

What is 'gravity'?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.