I Fall Down- Wonders

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other. It keeps us on the ground and makes things fall.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or a pull that can change the motion of an object.

Front

Do lighter objects fall slower than heavier objects?

Back

No, all objects fall at the same speed due to gravity, regardless of their weight.

Front

What happens when you drop two objects at the same time?

Back

They will hit the ground at the same time if there is no air resistance.

Front

What is air resistance?

Back

Air resistance is a force that slows down objects as they move through the air.

Front

What can affect how fast something falls?

Back

Air resistance and the shape of the object can affect how fast it falls.

Front

What is a flat tire?

Back

A flat tire is a tire that has lost air and cannot hold its shape.

Front

What does it mean when we say 'things fall at the same rate'?

Back

It means that gravity pulls all objects down at the same speed, regardless of their weight.

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object. It affects how much gravity pulls on the object.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object. It depends on the object's mass.