word wall

Question 1

Balance

Answer 1

Tool used to compare the masses of different objects

Question 2

Mass

Answer 2

The amount of matter in an object

Question 3

Length

Answer 3

Distance from end to end
Tool: Ruler

Question 4

Pivot Point/
Fulcrum

Answer 4

Center point where a lever rests

Question 5

Lever Arm/Plank

Answer 5

Beam that rests on a fulcrum

Question 6

Equilibrium

Answer 6

The point where the balance is level,

Question 7

Reaction time

Answer 7

The time it takes information from your eye to reach the brain and for the brain to send a signal down to your muscles

Question 8

Control

Answer 8

Parts of the experiment that stay the same

Question 9

Variable

Answer 9

Parts of the experiment that change

Question 10

Acceleration

Answer 10

Rate of change of speed/velocity

Question 11

Gravity

Answer 11

An invisible force that pulls objects towards each other, in our case, towards earth

Question 12

Metric System

Answer 12

A system of measure based on the number 10.
*Also called SI system (International System of units)
*Used everywhere except the United States, Burma (Myanmar), Liberia

Question 13

Matter

Answer 13

Everything, anything with mass and takes up space

Question 14

Property

Answer 14

A characteristic that is observable and measurable

Question 15

Unit

Answer 15

Distance from end to end
SI unit: m = meter
Equipment: ruler

Question 16

Width

Answer 16

Distance from side to side

Question 17

Height

Answer 17

Distance from top to bottom