Forces of Motion

Front

What is the force that pulls all objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What pulls a skydiver down towards the earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is any push or pull on an object called?

Back

Force

Front

What causes a soccer ball to slow down in the grass?

Back

Friction

Front

What term describes using force to move an object away from you?

Back

Push

Front

What is the term for the force that opposes motion between two surfaces?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the force that attracts objects towards the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What do we call the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the term for a push that moves an object closer to you?

Back

Pull

Front

What is the force that acts against the motion of an object moving through air?

Back

Air Resistance