Forces and Motion Concepts

What happens when you push a swing?

• The swing goes lower.

• The swing goes higher.

• The swing stops moving.

• The swing moves sideways.

Who helped us understand the laws of force and motion?

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie

What force keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun?

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

• Magnetic force

• Normal force

What is friction?

• A force that pulls objects together

• A force that occurs when objects slide against each other

• A force that pushes objects apart

• A force that makes objects float

What is an applied force?

• A force that acts at a distance

• A force exerted by a surface

• A force that makes objects spin

• A force applied by a person or object