Forces and Motion

Front

What is a pull?

Back

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

Front

What is a push?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is the force that slows and stops motion between touching objects.

Front

What type of force is used to move an object away?

Back

A push.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a pull or a push.

Front

What does gravity do?

Back

Gravity pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling you down.

Front

Can you give an example of a push?

Back

Pushing a swing to make it go higher.

Front

Can you give an example of a pull?

Back

Pulling a door open.

Front

What happens when you push an object?

Back

It moves away from you.

Front

What happens when you pull an object?

Back

It moves closer to you.