Drive Right Companion - Delsea

NameDateLearning New WordsTake a look at Chapter 5 to familiarize yourself with the topics covered. Look for allthe words in dark print. These are the vocabulary words. Write the words on a sheetof paper, then write the meaning next to each word.Gravity and Energy of Motion\JWords and Ideasnatural laws: A natural law explains why things happen in nature. The law of gravityis a natural law. The law of gravity explains why apples fall down, not up, froma tree.gravity: The force of gravity pulls all things to Earth.1 GravityI1 Uphill driving: Gravity makes you go slower. Downhill driving: Gravity makes you go faster.center of gravity: This is the point around which an object's weight is evenlydistributed.perform: The way a vehicle performs is the way it runs. A new car usually performs better .than an old car.operate: When you operate a vehicle, you control the vehicle.two tons: A ton is 2,000 pounds. A car or light truck weighs two tons, or 4,000pounds.stability: This means steadiness. A vehicle's stability means it wiII stay upright.energy of motion: This is energy an object has because it is moving.control: To control your vehicle is to handle it safely.force: Force is strength or power.34 Chapter 5 Natural Laws and Car Control Unit 2 Controlling Your Vehicle