Forces Vocabulary

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____________ is a push or pull on an object that may change the motion of the object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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The amount of matter in an object is ​ (a)  

• weight
• mass

A measure of the force of gravity on an object is _____________

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Unequal forces that cause a change in motion are ​ (a)   forces. Equal forces in opposite directions that do not cause a change in an object's motion are ​ (b)   forces.

• unbalanced
• balanced

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the overall force exerted on an object?

• balanced force

• net force

• unbalanced force

• gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Force is measured in ​ (a)   ​

• Newtons
• grams
• pounds
• weight

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

A force that resists motion when two surfaces are touching each other is ________

Bonus Question: How do you calculate speed?

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The frictional force air exerts against a moving object is _____________

• gravity

• buoyancy

• air resistance

• friction