Forces and Gravity

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull in one direction.

Front

What happens when two teams pull with the same amount of force?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

What causes an object to move?

Back

Unbalanced forces cause an object to move.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

Objects with more mass have more gravity.

Front

What unit is used to measure force?

Back

The unit used to measure force is Newton.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

If one person pushes a swing harder than another, the swing will move.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

Back

Balanced forces do not cause a change in motion.

Front

How does gravity affect weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = mass × gravity.