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SC: Forces Motion
CH 6; L1-3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Force | A push or a pull. |
| Frame of Reference | The objects you use for comparison. |
| Friction | A force that slows or stops motion between two surfaces that are touching. |
| Gravity | A force that pulls objects toward each other. |
| Inclined Plane | Simple machine made up of a slanted surface. |
| Lever | A simple machine made up of a stiff bar that moves freely around a fixed point. |
| Motion | A change in an object's position when compared with objects around it. |
| Position | An object's location or place. |
| Pulley | A simple machine made up of a rope fitted around the rim of a fixed wheel. |
| Screw | A simple machine made up of an inclined plane wrapped around a column. |
| Simple Machine | A device that changes a force. |
| Speed | A measure of the distance an object travels in a certain amount of time. |
| Velocity | A measure of speed in a certain direction. |
| Wedge | A simple machine made up of two inclined planes. |
| Wheel and Axle | A simple machine made up of two cylinders that turn on the same axis. |