Force and Motion

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force of attraction that causes a magnetic material to move.

Front

What do we call it when objects remain in the same place?

Back

It is called balanced force.

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the movement of an object or its change in position.

Front

What is a push or pull that can change the position or motion of an object?

Back

A push or pull is called force.

Front

What is a force that opposes motion?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force is when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move.

Front

What is balanced force?

Back

Balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, so the object does not move.

Front

What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

Friction slows down or stops the motion of an object.

Front

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

Back

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