1. WORK AND FORCES IN LIVING THINGS Unit 3

2. Work The application of a force to an object and the object’s movement in the direction the force is applied

3. Work Equation Work equals force times distance

4. Force A push or pull exerted on an object.

5. Newton A unit of measure that equals the force required to accelerate one kilogram of mass at a rate of one meter per second per second.

6. Joule A unit of work equal to one newton- meter.

7. Stationary An object at rest that does NOT move. Stationary NOT stationary

8. Incline Plane A flat, slanted surface like a ramp.

9. Geotropism The growth that happens in living organisms in response to gravity, such as the downward growth of plant roots.

10. Turgor Pressure The pressure exerted by water inside the cell on the cell wall.

11. Germinating When a seed begins to sprout and grow.