Force and Motion

Front

What pulls a ball back to earth?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, causing a ball to fall to the ground.

Front

A _____ moves an object closer to you.

Back

A pull is a force that brings an object closer.

Front

If two boys are pulling with the same amount of force, what will happen?

Back

They will not move at all because the forces are balanced.

Front

A _____ is a pull or a push.

Back

A force is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object.

Front

The force that causes a ball to fall to the ground is ____________________________

Back

Gravity is the force that causes objects to fall towards the Earth.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What is a push?

Back

A push is a force that moves an object away from you.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

When forces are unbalanced, the object will accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is the relationship between force and motion?

Back

Force causes motion; without force, an object at rest will stay at rest.