Force and Motion Basics

Front

What type of energy does a ball have when it is rolling down a hill?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, which a ball has when it rolls down a hill.

Front

What do we call the movement of an object from one place to another?

Back

Motion is the term used to describe the change in position of an object.

Front

What type of energy does a ball have when it is sitting at the top of a hill?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy an object has due to its position, like a ball at the top of a hill.

Front

How does increased friction affect the movement of a wagon being pushed?

Back

Increased friction would cause the wagon to slow down, making it harder to push.

Front

What type of force is acting on a water bottle tipping over on a desk?

Back

An unbalanced force is acting on the water bottle, causing it to tip over.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, making it slow down or stop.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to move or change direction.

Front

What happens to an object in motion if no forces act on it?

Back

If no forces act on an object in motion, it will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

Front

What is an example of potential energy?

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height above the ground.