Force and Motion

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What does it mean to push an object?

Back

To make the object move away from you.

Front

What does it mean to pull an object?

Back

To make the object move toward you.

Front

What happens to a feather in the wind?

Back

It can move farther than a heavy object like a brick.

Front

Can objects move without a force?

Back

No, they need a force to move.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object.

Front

What is an example of a strong force?

Back

A strong wind that can blow over a tree.

Front

What is an example of a weak force?

Back

A light breeze that may not move heavy objects.

Front

What do we call the force of gravity?

Back

The force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that slows down moving objects.