Gravity and Friction

Front

Force between two surfaces that are sliding is known as

Back

friction

Front

If you kick a soccer ball, it goes up to a certain distance and stops. This happens due to: gravity, magnetism, friction, weight

Back

friction

Front

On which surface would a ball move slowly?

Back

carpet

Front

Rough surfaces have

Back

more friction

Front

Which of the following statements is not true?

• Friction is useful.
• Friction slows things down.
• Friction can stop things from moving.
• Friction is less on rougher surfaces.

Back

Friction is less on rougher surfaces.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force

Front

Without gravity we would ________.

Back

Float away

Front

Which objects have a STRONG force of gravity?

Back

Objects with GREATER mass, like elephants

Front

Why does a ball fall to the ground?

Back

Earth's force of gravity is GREATER than the ball's, so the ball gets attracted to the ground.

Front

Which has more mass, Earth or the Moon?

Back

Earth