Force and Motion

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is motion?

Back

Change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

The force that pulls objects down to earth.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is an example of gravity?

Back

An apple falling from a tree.

Front

What is an example of motion?

Back

A car moving on a road.

Front

What causes a ball to roll downhill?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is an example of friction?

Back

Rubbing your hands together.

Front

What happens when you push a toy car?

Back

It moves forward due to the force applied.

Front

What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

It slows down or stops the motion of an object.