Forces and motion 5th

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

Front

What does every force have besides strength?

Back

Every force has a direction.

Front

What happens when an object accelerates?

Back

An object can either be speeding up, slowing down, or changing directions.

Front

What is an example of an incline plane?

Back

A ramp is an example of an incline plane.

Front

What is NOT an example of an incline plane?

Back

A wall is NOT an example of an incline plane.

Front

What is a wedge?

Back

A wedge is a simple machine that is used to split or cut objects, like an axe.

Front

What is an example of a wedge?

Back

An axe is an example of a wedge.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.