Midterm Review

Front

What happens to the potential energy of an object as it is lifted higher?

Back

It increases.

Front

Name this simple machine: A circular object that turns around a central point and is used to move or lift things.

Back

Wheel and Axle.

Front

What is a series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question?

Back

Scientific method.

Front

____________________ is the storage of energy.

Back

Potential Energy.

Front

An inclined plane wrapped around a rod forms this simple machine.

Back

Screw.

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

Back

Kinetic Energy.

Front

What type of energy is stored in food?

Back

Chemical Energy.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is the measure of how much matter is in an object?

Back

Mass.

Front

What is the unit of force in the metric system?

Back

Newton.