Vocab Force and Motion

Front

A push or pull on an object.

Back

force

Front

When more than one force acts on an object and the forces are the SAME.

Back

balanced force

Front

When more than one force acts on an object and one of those forces is GREATER than the other.

Back

unbalanced force

Front

When an object changes its location

Back

motion

Front

A force that pulls things towards earth.

Back

gravity

Front

A force that occurs when 2 objects touch and slows down things that are moving.

Back

friction

Front

All of the following are simple machines EXCEPT for: inclined plane, lever, wheel and axle, mailbox.

Back

mailbox

Front

This photo is an example of what simple machine?

Back

inclined plane (ramp)

Front

This photo is an example of what simple machine?

Back

wheel and axle

Front

Because of the threads on the base of this lightbulb, and the twisting force that helps the bulb to rotate, this object is an example of which simple machine.

Back

screw