Gravity and Friction

Front

What is mass?

Back

How much MATTER makes up an object.

Front

On which surface would a ball move slowly?

Back

carpet

Front

Which objects have a STRONG force of gravity?

Back

Objects with GREATER mass, like elephants.

Front

Which has a STRONGER force of gravity, Earth or the Moon?

Back

Earth.

Front

Which of the following statements is not true? Friction is useful. Friction slows things down. Friction can stop things from moving. Friction is less on rougher surfaces.

Back

Friction is less on rougher surfaces.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

How does gravity affect weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

Front

What happens to gravity as mass increases?

Back

Gravity increases with greater mass.

Front

What is an example of friction in everyday life?

Back

Rubbing your hands together to create warmth.