Force and Motion

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What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to stay at rest or keep moving unless acted upon by a force.

Front

What is a collision?

Back

When one object runs into another.

Front

What affects the speed of a toy car on a ramp?

Back

The height of the ramp and the mass of the car.

Front

What happens when you raise a ball higher before releasing it?

Back

It has more potential energy and can transfer more energy when it falls.

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

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What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position.