A force can make an object start to move or it can xxxxx it up or xxxx it down. We think the answers for x are speed and slow.

A magnetic force exists between a magnet and a magnetic material such as xxxx and xxxxx. These materials are attracted to a magnet. We think the answers for x are lead and steel.

When we fill in our grid the words lead and slow overlap. Which makes one of the words wrong. Can anyone help please.

You are right about speed/slow

For the other pair, choose iron/steel. The word "iron" might "overlap" on the letter "o" in "slow"

Thanks for your answer. The letters we have are lxxx and the third letter of slow goes through. We think slow is correct but cannot see how lead fits (if it is correct) as it would be lxox. We cannot think of another word beginning with l. Hope you can help.

Then the answer is certainly IRON

Certainly! It seems like there may be some confusion with the answers for the missing words in your sentences. Let's go through each sentence and determine the correct answers:

1. A force can make an object start to move or it can [xxxxx] it up or [xxxxx] it down. We think the answers for x are speed and slow.

In this sentence, the missing words describe the effect a force can have on an object. The correct answers for x in this context would be "speed" and "slow." So, the complete sentence would read, "A force can make an object start to move or it can speed it up or slow it down."

2. A magnetic force exists between a magnet and a magnetic material such as [xxxxx] and [xxxxx]. These materials are attracted to a magnet. We think the answers for x are lead and steel.

In this sentence, the missing words describe the types of materials that can be attracted to a magnet. The correct answers for x in this context would be "lead" and "steel." So, the complete sentence would read, "A magnetic force exists between a magnet and a magnetic material such as lead and steel. These materials are attracted to a magnet."

Now, regarding the overlapping of the words "lead" and "slow" in your grid, it seems like there might be a mistake. Please double-check the positioning of the words in your grid and ensure that each word is placed in the correct corresponding sentence.