Science Vocabulary

Physical Science now!! All about energy!!

Energy- the ability to do work

Energy Transfer- when energy goes from one object to another

Speed- how quickly an object moves along a path

Force- a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction

Push- a force that causes an object to move further away

Pull- a force that moves an object closer

Movement - a change in position or location

Potential Energy- stored energy; energy waiting to be used

Mass- the amount of matter an object has; weight

Kinetic Energy- energy in motion

Friction- a force that works AGAINST objects in motion

Gravity- the pull of objects which changes motion

Distance- how far an object travels