Energy and Force/Motion Vocabulary

That force that pulls objects towards each other.

• force

• friction

• gravity

• weight

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction.

• force

• friction

• gravity

• weight

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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A motion produced by force.

• force

• gravity

• work

• friction

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Consistent results from repeated trials.

• work

• reliability

• motion

• variable

A force that acts against motion when 2 or more substances rub together.

• motion

• work

• gravity

• friction

An aspect of an experiment that can be changed.

• gravity

• work

• reliability

• variable

An incomplete circuit that does not allow energy to travel.

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

• open circuit

• closed circuit

A complete circuit that allows energy to travel.

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

• open circuit

• closed circuit

A circuit with one pathway to travel.

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

• open circuit

• closed circuit

A circuit with multiple pathways to travel.

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

• open circuit

• closed circuit