Forces and Motion

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of forces?

Back

Push and Pull.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What does friction do?

Back

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

Front

What happens when you push an object?

Back

Pushing an object moves it away from you.

Front

What happens when you pull an object?

Back

Pulling an object brings it closer to you.

Front

Is gravity a push or a pull?

Back

Gravity is a pull.

Front

What is an example of a push force?

Back

Pushing a door open.

Front

What is an example of a pull force?

Back

Pulling a wagon.

Front

What happens to an object when no forces act on it?

Back

It stays at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.