Basic Physics Concepts

Front

Direction

Back

The path that something takes to reach a specific place.

Front

Force

Back

A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

Push

Back

To use force to move away.

Front

Pull

Back

To use force to move towards.

Front

Gravity

Back

The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

Front

Friction

Back

A force that slows or stops motion when objects rub together.

Front

Magnetism

Back

The pushing or pulling force produced by a magnet.

Front

Position

Back

Where an object is located.

Front

Motion

Back

The act of moving by changing place or position.

Front

Rest

Back

To stop an action or motion.