Question

match each word to its definition.

• the effect of a force that moves objects toward each other
• a number that tells you how many times to multiply a number by itself
• a push or pull that is applied to an object
• a force that exists between any two objects that have mass

options:
a. exponent
b. force
c. gravity
d. attraction

Explanation:

1. For "the effect of a force that moves objects toward each other", the term is "attraction" (d), as attraction is about pulling objects together.
2. For "a number that tells you how many times to multiply a number by itself", this is the definition of "exponent" (a), since an exponent indicates the number of times a base is multiplied by itself.
3. For "a push or pull that is applied to an object", this matches "force" (b), as force is defined as a push or pull on an object.
4. For "a force that exists between any two objects that have mass", this is "gravity" (c), as gravity is the force of attraction between masses.

Answer:

• "the effect of a force that moves objects toward each other" - d. attraction
• "a number that tells you how many times to multiply a number by itself" - a. exponent
• "a push or pull that is applied to an object" - b. force
• "a force that exists between any two objects that have mass" - c. gravity