Forces and Motion

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What is position?

Back

Position is the location of an object in relation to a reference point.

Front

What is distance?

Back

Distance is the amount of space between two objects or places.

Front

What are the two main types of forces?

Back

The two main types of forces are contact forces (like friction) and non-contact forces (like gravity).

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is how fast an object is moving, usually measured in distance over time.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a north and south pole.

Front

Can magnets attract non-metal objects?

Back

No, magnets can only attract certain metals, not all objects.