T2W6 Vocab Review

A physical phenomenon where masses exert a pull on each other from a distance; the objects are pulled toward each other's center of mass.

• gravity
• magnetism
• normal force
• phenomena
• magnitude

A physical phenomenon that includes the attraction between iron and a magnet, is exhibited by both magnets and electric currents and is a type of energy characterized by fields of force.

• gravity
• magnetism
• normal force
• phenomena
• magnitude

The force that a surface applies to an object that it is in contact with, preventing the object from passing through the surface.

• gravity
• magnetism
• normal force
• phenomena
• magnitude

detectable events that are observed through the senses or technology; can be explained through scientific laws, ideas, principles, and theories

• gravity
• magnetism
• normal force
• phenomena
• magnitude

The numerical size of a quantity.

• gravity
• magnetism
• normal force
• phenomena
• magnitude

The sum of all the forces acting on an object within a system; includes both magnitude and direction

• net force
• force
• motion
• acceleration
• mass

A push or pull between two objects

• net force
• force
• motion
• acceleration
• mass

An act, process, or instance of changing position or location

• net force
• force
• motion
• acceleration
• mass

A measurement of the change in motion of an object (speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction)

• net force
• force
• motion
• acceleration
• mass

The amount of matter in a substance, measured in grams or kilograms.

• net force
• force
• motion
• acceleration
• mass