Force and Motion

Front

What is the force that pulls objects down towards the Earth?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects down towards the Earth.

Front

What describes the way an object is moving?

Back

Direction describes the way an object is moving.

Front

What do we call a force that brings an object closer?

Back

A force that brings an object closer is called a Pull.

Front

What type of force moves something away from you?

Back

A force that moves something away from you is called a Push.

Front

What is the opposite of Push?

Back

The opposite of Push is Pull.

Front

What is a force that can change the speed of an object?

Back

A force can change the speed of an object by either speeding it up or slowing it down.

Front

What is an example of a Push?

Back

An example of a Push is when you push a swing.

Front

What is an example of a Pull?

Back

An example of a Pull is when you pull a wagon.

Front

What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

Back

When two forces act in the same direction, they combine to make a stronger force.

Front

What happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

Back

When two forces act in opposite directions, they can cancel each other out.