Force and Motion Task Cards

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a pulling force that attracts objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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What type of force is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a pulling force.

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What does a spring scale measure?

Back

A spring scale measures gravitational force, which is the weight of an object.

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What is friction?

Back

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

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What is an example of a pushing force?

Back

Pushing a door open is an example of a pushing force.

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What is an example of a pulling force?

Back

Pulling a wagon is an example of a pulling force.

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What is magnetic force?

Back

Magnetic force is the attraction or repulsion between magnetic objects.

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What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to change its motion.

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.