Force and Motion

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object.

Front

What happens when you apply force to an object?

Back

It can cause the object to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is a push?

Back

Applying force to move something away from you.

Front

What is a pull?

Back

Applying force to move something closer to you.

Front

Which object will move faster when the same force is applied: a beach ball or a bowling ball?

Back

The beach ball will move faster.

Front

What is an example of a push?

Back

Shoving a door open.

Front

What is an example of a pull?

Back

Tugging on a rope.

Front

What does it mean to apply force?

Back

To use energy to move or change the position of an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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