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24-25 Vocabulary 1.9
Science Vocabulary 1.9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Equal force | two or more forces that act on an object in different directions with the same size strength; result in no change in position, direction, or motion |
| Force | a push or pull that can change the position or motion of an object / material |
| Friction | a force that acts in the opposite direction to movement |
| Gravity | the force that pulls objects toward each other |
| Magnetism | an attracting or repelling force that causes a magnetic material to move |
| Mechanical energy | energy of motion |
| Attract | to cause to draw near or adhere (stick together) by physical force |
| Change | to become different |
| Direction | the line towards which an object is heading towards |
| Magnet | an object that attracts (pulls) magnetic materials |
| Position | the place where something is located; where something has been put |
| Repel | to present an opposing force to; push back or away by a force |
| Rest | to not be in motion; to be still |
| Unequal Force | forces that are acting on an object in different directions and are not the same strength; result in a change in position, direction, or motion |
| System | a group of parts that work together |