Force and Motion

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What are the two types of forces?

Back

Contact forces and non-contact forces.

Front

What is an example of a contact force?

Back

Friction is an example of a contact force.

Front

What is an example of a non-contact force?

Back

Gravity is an example of a non-contact force.

Front

What happens when two magnets attract?

Back

They pull towards each other.

Front

What happens when two magnets repel?

Back

They push apart from each other.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of a push force?

Back

A push force can make an object move away from the person or thing pushing it.