Chapter 2 Science Vocabulary

define non-touching force

• A non-touching force requires physical contact to act.
• A non-touching force is a type of frictional force.
• A non-touching force is only applicable in space.
• A non-touching force is a force that acts at a distance without physical contact.

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define magnet

• A magnet is a type of metal.
• A magnet is an object that attracts materials made of cotton, wool, and silk.

• A magnet is a device used for measuring temperature.
• A magnet is an object that attracts materials made of iron, steel, nickel, & zinc.

define poles

• Poles refer to the magnetic fields of the Earth.
• two ends of a magnet: The west and east Poles

• The poles are the highest mountains on Earth.
• two ends of a magnet: The North and South Poles

define attract

• To remain stationary and not move.
• To repel or push away from oneself.
• To draw towards oneself or to cause to come closer.
• To confuse or mislead someone.

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define attract

• To remain stationary and not move.
• To repel or push away from oneself.
• To draw towards oneself or to cause to come closer.
• To confuse or mislead someone.

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define repel

• To attract or draw something closer.
• To drive away or push away

• To ignore or overlook something.
• To confuse or mix up different things.

define magnetic field

• A magnetic field is area around the magnet where the magnet moves south.

• A magnetic field is area around the magnet where magnetism is not working

• A magnetic field is a measure of temperature in a substance.
• A magnetic field is area around the magnet where magnetism is working

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define force

• Force is a push or a pull that causes an object to change its motion.

• Force is the speed of an object that causes an object to change its motion.

• Force is the weight of an object that causes an object to change its motion.

• Force is a type of energy that causes an object to change its motion.

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define gravity

• Gravity is the force that pulls things to earth

• Gravity is the force that repels two bodies with mass from each other.
• Gravity is a type of energy that powers the universe.
• Gravity is the speed at which objects fall to the ground.

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define balanced force

• the total forces acting on an object are equal and opposite, leading to a state of equilibrium.

• Balanced force is when forces are unbalanced and cause motion in either direction.

• Balanced force is the force that causes an object to accelerate and go in one direction.

• Balanced force refers to a single force acting on an object that cause it to move.