Forces and Motion

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What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What is a push?

Back

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

Front

What is a pull?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is how fast an object is moving, usually measured in distance over time.

Front

What is the role of friction in running?

Back

Friction helps runners grip the ground, preventing slipping.

Front

What happens when you push an object?

Back

When you push an object, you apply a force that can make it move.

Front

What happens when you pull an object?

Back

When you pull an object, you apply a force that can bring it closer to you.