Force and Motion Flashcard 2nd Grade

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other.

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What is a push?

Back

A force that moves an object AWAY from you.

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What is motion?

Back

A change in position.

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What does friction do?

Back

Slows things down.

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What is a pull?

Back

A force that moves an object TOWARD you.

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What is an example of gravity?

Back

An apple falling from a tree.

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What happens when you push a toy car?

Back

It moves away from you.

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What is an example of motion?

Back

A runner moving from one place to another.

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What is friction between two surfaces?

Back

A force that resists motion between them.

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How does friction affect a sliding book?

Back

It slows the book down.