Forces and Motion

Front

What is a pull?

Back

A pull is a force that moves an object closer to you.

Front

What is a push?

Back

A push is a force that moves an object away from you.

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What happens when you apply a force to an object?

Back

Applying a force can change the object's speed, direction, or shape.

Front

What requires the most force to move?

Back

A chair with a friend sitting in it requires the most force to move.

Front

How can force change an object's motion?

Back

Force can change an object's speed, direction, or even stop it.

Front

What is an example of a push?

Back

Pushing a toy car away from you is an example of a push.

Front

What is an example of a pull?

Back

Pulling a wagon towards you is an example of a pull.