Science Ch. 6 Test Motion and Force

Front

What type of motion does a skier moving downhill show us?

Back

Downward motion is a type of motion where an object moves towards the ground.

Front

What is a push or pull?

Back

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

Front

You can _____ the motion of an object because God made natural laws of motion to be orderly.

Back

Predict: To make an educated guess about what will happen next based on observations.

Front

The ______ the mass of an object, the greater the force needed to move it.

Back

Greater: Heavier objects require more force to move.

Front

What is the force pulling together all objects in the universe called?

Back

Gravity: The force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of a force?

Back

An example of a force is pushing a door open.

Front

What happens to an object at rest when a force is applied?

Back

It will start to move in the direction of the force.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and force?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to move it.