NGSS
Force explained in an easy to understand way.
Force
The push or pull exerted on an object. Force. In simple terms, force is what makes things move or stop moving.
Friction explained in an easy to understand way.
Friction
The force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching. Friction. Friction is what makes things slow down or stop when they move over each other.
Inertia explained in an easy to understand way.
Inertia
The tendency of objects to resist any change in motion. Inertia. Inertia means that an object will keep moving the same way unless something else makes it change.
Kinetic energy explained in an easy to understand way.
Kinetic energy
The energy of a moving object. Kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy that something has because it's moving.
Mass explained in an easy to understand way.
Mass
The amount of matter in an object. Mass. Mass is how much stuff is inside something.
Potential energy explained in an easy to understand way.
Potential energy
The energy an object has from its position or condition, like a ball on a hill or a stretched spring, is potential energy. Potential energy is stored energy that an object has because of where it is or how it is shaped.
Velocity explained in an easy to understand way.
Velocity
Speed and direction of a moving object. Velocity. Velocity is how fast something is moving in a certain direction.
