Force and Motion Vocabulary

What is gravity?

• A force that pushes objects away from Earth

• A force that pulls objects toward Earth or another object in space

• A force that makes objects float

• A force that stops objects from moving

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What does a push do?

• Moves something away

• Pulls something toward you

• Makes something float

• Stops something from moving

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What does a pull do?

• Moves something away

• Pulls something toward you

• Makes something float

• Stops something from moving

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What is friction?

• A type of force that pulls objects together

• A force of resistance between objects that touch

• A measure of weight using a spring scale

• A type of energy that powers machines

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What does a spring scale measure?

• Temperature in Celsius

• Speed in kilometers per hour

• Force of gravity in Newtons

• Volume in liters

What is a force?

• A type of sound wave

• A push or pull

• A kind of light

• A measure of time

What does the term "Motion" refer to?

• Staying still

• Changing position

• Growing taller

• Changing color

What is meant by "Position"?

• The spot something is located

• The speed of an object

• The color of an object

• The size of an object

What is an "Independent Variable"?

• A variable that is kept constant

• A variable that is changed by the scientist

• A variable that is measured

• A variable that is ignored

What is a dependent variable?

• A variable that is changed on purpose

• A variable that stays the same

• A result that can be measured or observed

• A type of air resistance