Forces and Motion

Front

A _____ is a pull or a push.

Back

force

Front

A _____ moves an object closer to you.

Back

pull

Front

How are a push and a pull alike?

Back

They are both forces.

Front

What force moves an object away from you?

Back

push

Front

Another way that force can cause the change in an object's motion is to...

Back

change its direction.

Front

Why is there less friction between two ice cubes touching than between sandpaper on wood?

Back

They have smooth surfaces.

Front

What is one way to reduce friction?

Back

Put a slippery substance between the surfaces.

Front

How does friction help us move from place to place?

Back

Friction keeps us from slipping and sliding.

Front

What keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth?

Back

Earth's gravity.

Front

Which would require the most force to move? Options: a toy car, a sleeping cat, a science book, a chair with a friend sitting in it

Back

a chair with a friend sitting in it