Force and Motion grade 5

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

Front

What happens when forces are equal and acting in opposite directions?

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

How can you reduce friction?

Back

By adding a lubricant, like water, to the surface.

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object, which affects how much force is needed to move it.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What is the relationship between mass and force?

Back

Greater mass requires more force to accelerate.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is a catapult?

Back

A device that uses stored energy to launch an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5