5th Grade Force and Motion

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that acts between two objects that are touching, slowing down their movement.

Front

What direction will a box move if you pull the cord?

Back

The box will move Up.

Front

What force causes a pencil to fall to the ground when dropped?

Back

Gravity is the main force that causes the pencil to fall.

Front

What is a force that moves an object away from another object?

Back

A Push is a force that moves an object away from another object.

Front

Which block would not move when exposed to forces?

Back

Block C would not move when exposed to the forces.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a push and a pull?

Back

A push moves an object away from you, while a pull brings an object closer to you.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of an object in motion?

Back

A car driving down the road is an example of an object in motion.

Front

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

Back

An object at rest will start to move in the direction of the applied force.