4th Grade Forces

Front

What happens to an object's position when it is in motion?

Back

The object's position changes.

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What object experiences the highest gravitational force when dropped from various heights?

Back

The object with the largest mass.

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What do two magnets do when the same poles are facing each other?

Back

They repel each other.

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How are gravity and magnetism similar?

Back

They pull objects towards each other.

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Front

What force is responsible for a rolling ball coming to a stop?

Back

Friction.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects towards each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

A force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

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Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

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