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Forces and Motion Vocabulary Words2

This document defines key vocabulary terms related to forces and motion, including definitions of position, speed, force, energy, and Newton's three laws of motion. It also defines simple machines such as levers, pulleys, wedges, and wheels and axles. Additionally, it covers different types of energy like mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, kinetic, and potential energy.

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Forces and Motion Vocabulary Words2

This document defines key vocabulary terms related to forces and motion, including definitions of position, speed, force, energy, and Newton's three laws of motion. It also defines simple machines such as levers, pulleys, wedges, and wheels and axles. Additionally, it covers different types of energy like mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, kinetic, and potential energy.

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Forces and Motion Vocabulary Words

Position

The location of an object

Speed

A measurement of distance over time

Force

A push or pull on an object

Energy

The ability to do work. Used to move muscles, operate machines, cook meals,
and heat room

Machine

Something that replaces human effort

Gravity

The force that pulls things toward Earth

Balanced Forces
Unbalanced Forces
Inertia/ Newtons 1st Law of
Motion

Forces that have a net force of zero (the object is still)


Forces that have a net force that is not zero (object will move)
Objects in motion stay in motion, objects at rest stay at rest unless acted on
by an outside force

Momentum

The product of the mass and velocity of an object

Friction

The force that acts on an object to stop its motion

Simple Machine

A tool that makes work easier; it has few or no moving parts

Pushing Force

A force that pushes an object

Pulling Force

A force that pulls an object

Newtons 2nd Law of Motion

Force = Mass x Acceleration


By increasing or decreasing the mass or acceleration of an object you change
the force applied by that object

Newtons 3rd Law of Motion

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

Pulley

A simple machine that used grooved wheels and a rope to raise, lower, or move
a load

Lever

A stiff bar that rests on a middle support (fulcrum) that is used to lift or
move a load

Wedge

An object with at least one slanted edge used to cut material

Screw

An inclined plane that is wrapped around a pole. It is used to hold things


together

Wheel and Axle

A simple machine made up of a wheel with a rod (axle) through its center that
lifts or moves loads

Inclined plane

A slanted surface

Solar Energy

Energy from the sun

Mechanical Energy
Thermal Energy
Electrical Energy
Sound Energy
Chemical Energy
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy

Energy of motion
Heat energy
Energy created from an electrical current
Energy created from sound
Energy that is released by a chemical reaction
Energy of motion
Energy at rest

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