Chapter 1 - Forces

Front

What can forces make things do?

Back

Forces can make things speed up, slow down, or change direction.

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Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or a pull.

Front

What force pulls you down when you jump on a trampoline?

Back

Gravity pulls you down when you jump on a trampoline.

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What are forces called when they are the same strength but act in opposite directions?

Back

They are called balanced forces.

Front

What happens when an object changes position?

Back

Motion happens when an object changes position.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling you down.

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What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal and can cause an object to move.

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Front

Can you give an example of a push?

Back

Pushing a swing is an example of a push.

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Can you give an example of a pull?

Back

Pulling a door open is an example of a pull.

Front

What happens to an object at rest when a force is applied?

Back

It may start to move if the force is strong enough.

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