Force, Motion, and Energy

Front

What does a pull do?

Back

A pull moves things closer to you.

Front

What does a push do?

Back

A push moves things away from you.

Front

Do smooth objects have more or less friction than rough objects?

Back

Smooth objects have less friction than rough objects.

Front

What is the term for a push or pull of an object?

Back

Force.

Front

Does a hard wood floor have more or less friction than a carpet?

Back

A hard wood floor has less friction than a carpet.

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

Can force change the motion of an object?

Back

Yes, force can change the speed or direction of an object's motion.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What happens when you apply more force to an object?

Back

The object will move faster or further.