MS-PS3-2: Potential Energy Systems

MS-PS3-2: Potential Energy Systems

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Barbara White

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Net Force Noun

[net fors]

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Net Force


The overall force acting on an object, calculated by combining all individual forces, which determines changes in motion.

Example: A spring pushes a ball, showing how net force causes motion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Force Noun

[fors]

Back

Force


A push or a pull exerted on an object that can cause it to change its motion, direction, or shape.

Example: A ball on a slope with arrows shows force causing it to roll down.
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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Friction Noun

[frik-shun]

Back

Friction


A force that opposes motion when two surfaces are in contact with each other.

Example: A box on a surface shows friction opposing the applied force, with a close-up of the contact area.
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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Balanced Forces Noun

[bal-ansd for-sez]

Back

Balanced Forces


Two or more equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions, resulting in a net force of zero.

Example: Two people pulling a rope with equal force in opposite directions, showing balanced forces.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gravity Noun

[grav-i-tee]

Back

Gravity


An invisible force of attraction that exists between any two objects that have mass.

Example: Arrows show gravity pulling objects towards Earth, illustrating the force of attraction.
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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mass Noun

[mas]

Back

Mass


The measure of the amount of matter contained within a physical object, typically measured in kilograms.

Example: A balance scale showing a feather and a rock illustrates that mass is the amount of matter in an object.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gravitational Field Noun

[grav-i-tay-shun-ul feeld]

Back

Gravitational Field


The invisible area of influence surrounding an object with mass where its gravitational force can be experienced.

Example: The image shows Earth's gravitational field influencing another object with arrows indicating the force direction.
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