Vocab
how fast an object is moving
speed
What went wrong with the pod?
The pod did not dock on the space station like it was supposed to. It ended up flying out into space.
In order to make an object start moving, you must apply a force in ...
any direction
If the direction of an object's motion changes then the ________ also changes.
What is Mrs. Ripley's dog's name?
Thor
A push or a pull that can change the motion of an object
force
What are the thrusters for?
The thrusters on the pod help it to slow down and dock on the space station.
How do you make an object stop?
Apply a force in the opposite direction
The ____ didn't connect to the space station.
pod
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anything that has mass and takes up space
matter
Which would have more mass: the pod or the space station?
space station
How do you make an object slow down?
Apply a force in the opposite direction
A ball would eventually stop if rolled across a carpet because of the force of _________.
friction
What are Mrs. Ripley's daughter's names?
Sophia and Avery
to apply a force
exert
What kind of force would be needed to cause the pod to change direction?
a force GREATER THAN normal (the force of the thrusters would be greater than usual)
How do you make an object speed up?
Apply a force in the same direction the object is moving.
The word ______ means to reach a conclusion using evidence and reasoning.
infer
What is Mrs. Ripley's father's name?
Bob (or Robert)
speed in a particular direction
velocity
Claim 1- The Thrusters caused the pod to move in the opposite direction.
Claim 2- The thrusters only slowed the pod, it didn't stop; the pod hit the space station and bounced off into outer space.
How do you make an object change direction?
apply a force in the opposite direction
Understanding a ________ and ______ relationship can help you infer what led to a particular result.
cause and effect
What street does Mrs. Ripley live on?
Evergreen Street (I will accept "the ridge")