Forces and Motion

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What happens when you pull a cord attached to a box?

Back

The box will move in the direction you are pulling, which is typically upward.

Front

What makes it harder to move down a hill?

Back

Friction makes it harder to move down a hill because it opposes motion.

Front

What is a pull?

Back

A pull is a force that moves an object closer to you.

Front

How is speed calculated?

Back

Speed is calculated by dividing distance by time (Speed = Distance/Time).

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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 displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is how fast an object moves, while velocity includes direction (speed with direction).