Force and Motion Vocabulary

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What is an Independent Variable?

Back

A variable that a researcher intentionally changes or controls in an experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What does 'equal' mean?

Back

The same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

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How can 'mass' be described?

Back

The amount of matter that makes up an object.

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What does the term 'exert' mean?

Back

To apply a force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What is the definition of 'cause'?

Back

An event or process that leads to a result or change.

Front

What is a Dependent Variable?

Back

The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Front

What is 'velocity'?

Back

The speed of an object in a specific direction.

Front

What is 'friction'?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is 'matter'?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Front

What is 'force'?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1