Force and Motion

Front

What do you call a change in an object's position?

Back

Motion

Front

What is pull?

Back

Pull is when you bring objects to you.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, slowing it down.

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 speed?

Back

Speed is how fast an object is moving, usually measured in distance over time.

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What happens when two forces are equal?

Back

When two forces are equal, they create a balanced force, and the object does not move.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

When forces are unbalanced, the object will accelerate in the direction of the greater force.