Balancing Forces Flashcard Ch 1& 2

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is evidence of a push or a pull.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Front

How do we observe something?

Back

We observe something by seeing, touching, smelling, tasting, or hearing it.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

How many objects does a force act between?

Back

A force acts between two objects.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is an example of a touching force?

Back

Swinging a jumprope is an example of a touching force.

Front

What term describes magnets that push on each other?

Back

Repel is the term that describes magnets that push on each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Front

What is an example of a pull force?

Back

Pulling a door open is an example of a pull force.

Front

What is an example of a push force?

Back

Pushing a toy car is an example of a push force.

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NGSS.K-PS2-1

NGSS.K-PS2-2

Front

What happens when two magnets attract?

Back

When two magnets attract, they pull towards each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What happens when two magnets repel?

Back

When two magnets repel, they push away from each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5