Flocabulary Forces

Front

What is resistance in terms of forces?

Back

Resistance is a force that works against something and can slow or stop it.

Front

Which ball will go the farthest when kicked with the same amount of force: a 3 pound ball, a 5 pound ball, a 15 pound ball, or a 25 pound ball?

Back

A 3 pound ball will go the farthest.

Front

What can a force do to an object?

Back

A force can make an object move, make an object stop moving, or slow an object down.

Front

True or False: An object resting on the ground can move without force.

Back

False.

Front

True or False: A push is moving something closer to you.

Back

False.

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The forces can cancel each other out or result in a net force.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of mass on the motion of an object?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to change its motion.