Force and Motion

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What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What happens when two objects collide?

Back

Energy is transferred from one object to another.

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that are not equal, causing an object to move.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is a ramp?

Back

A sloped surface that helps objects move from a lower to a higher position.

Front

How does the height of a ramp affect the speed of a toy car?

Back

A higher ramp usually allows the car to roll faster due to increased gravitational force.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.