Force and Motion Retest

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object.

Front

What is an example of gravitational force?

Back

Dropping a pencil on the ground.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object.

Front

What force caused the golf ball to stop rolling?

Back

The friction from the grass.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

Front

What is position?

Back

Position is the location of an object in space.

Front

What is an example of a force?

Back

Pushing a grocery cart.

Front

What happens to an object in motion when friction is present?

Back

The object will eventually slow down and stop due to friction.