Vocabulary
A synonym of motion
movement, progress travel
The force that pulls everything down
gravity
What did Evagelista Torricelli discover?
to push into effort, or action, to strain
exert
What method is used to keep the ISS running?
solar power
an action or response to something that has happened or has been done
reaction
The amount of gravity multiplied by the mass of an object; also the downward force.
weight
What happens when hot air cools and is let out of a balloon?
the balloon comes down
When LeBron dunks, where does the reaction come from?
the floor pushing back with an equal amount of force
What does the acronym ISS stand for?
International Space Station
A synonym of merge
mingle, blend, combine
For an aircraft to move upward, it must have more ________ than weight.
lift
Who proposed the Three Laws of Motion?
Sir Isaac Newton
"When a force acts on a mass, ___________ is produced."
acceleration
2 Russian astronauts and 1 American
A synonym of install
fix, set, plant
How do an airplane's wings make it possible to fly?
The curved top and flat bottom makes air flow over the top faster than the bottom.
What parts of the plane are needed to roll, yaw & pitch?
ailerons, elevators & rudders
What does the author describe in this passage?
The way that LeBron James illustrates or demonstrates Newton's Third Law of Motion
What was the Japanese-built laboratory Kibo designed for?
Experiments, growing plants and raising fish
The meaning of the word habitable
suitable to live in
Which force is the opposite of drag and what does it do?
thrust; moves something forward
General Aviation, Supersonic & Hypersonic are examples of these.
Regimes based on different levels of flight speed
The third law of motion reads..."For every ___________.
action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
What benefits does the ISS have for the US and other countries?
New scientific discoveries, easier & safer trips to Mars and improved relationships