Force

What instrument is used to measure force?

• Electronic Scale

• Metric Ruler

• Spring Scale

• Graduated Cylinder

What unit is used when measuring force?

• Grams (g)

• Milliliters (mL)

• Newtons (N)

• Centimeters (cm)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

An action that changes or maintains the motion of a body or object

• Volume

• Force

• Spring Scale

• Length

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The measure of the force of gravity on an object. The mass of an object will never change, but the weight of an item can change based on its location.

• Mass

• Force

• Gravity

• Weight

An invisible force that pulls objects toward each other.

• Gravity

• Volume

• Length

• Motion

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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The variable that scientists CHANGE during an experiment:

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• controlled variable

• constant

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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The change that happens because of the independent variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• controlled variable

• constant

Independent variable in the dragon racer lab:

• The different surfaces used.

• The distance the dragon racer traveled.

• The speed of the marble.

• The height of the ramp.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Dependent variable in the dragon racer lab.

• The different surfaces used.

• The distance the dragon racer traveled

• The height of the ramp.

• The dragon racer.

Select the controlled variables used in the dragon racer lab:

• The different surfaces used.

• The marble used.

• The height of the ramp.

• The distance the dragon racer traveled.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2