Forces and Motion Flashcard

Front

What is force?

Back

The energy it takes to do work

Front

Example of a push:

• Moving something away from you
• Pulling something closer to you
• Dropping something
• Stopping something from moving

Back

Moving something away from you

Front

What does gravity do?

Back

Brings objects toward the center of the earth

Front

Which force slows or stops motion when two objects rub together?

Back

Friction

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

A force that attracts or repels objects

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The ability for an object to gain speed in a short amount of time

Front

If you pull a wagon toward you, what type of force are you using?

Back

Pull

Front

Why does a ball eventually stop rolling on the ground?

Back

Because of friction

Front

Which of the following objects is most likely to be affected by magnetism?

• A nickel coin
• A wooden stick
• A plastic cup
• A glass bottle

Back

A nickel coin

Front

How does motion occur?

Back

When a force is applied to an object