3rd Grade Force and Motion

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can change how something is moving.

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What does a push do to an object?

Back

A push moves an object away from you.

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What does a pull do to an object?

Back

A pull brings an object closer to you.

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object.

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What can change an object's motion?

Back

A push or a pull can change an object's motion.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces.

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What happens when you push a ball?

Back

The ball moves in the direction of the push.

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What happens when you pull a toy towards you?

Back

The toy moves closer to you.

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What is the direction of motion?

Back

The direction of motion is the path an object takes as it moves.

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What is an example of a push?

Back

Kicking a soccer ball is an example of a push.