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physical science
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| simple machines | simple machines make work easier |
| mass | mass is the amount of matter that makes up an object |
| force | force is a push or a pull |
| friction | friction is a force that causes objects in motion to speed up or slow down when two surfaces rub together |
| speed | speed is a measure of how far an object moves in a certain amount of time |
| motion | a motion is a movement or change in an object's position |
| position | position is the place where an object is located |
| gravity | gravity is a force that pulls things toward Earth |
| friction slowing | the more friction present, the more an object slows down |
| less force | the lighter an object, the less force you must apply to get it in motion |
| more force | the more force applied, the more energy is released |