Force and Motion

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

Front

What force keeps a boy from sliding down a slope?

Back

Friction helps to keep the boy from sliding down the slope.

Front

What happens to a puck sliding on ice?

Back

The puck slows down because it rubs against the ice, which creates friction.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a type of force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

Front

What tool do you use to measure mass?

Back

A pan balance is used to measure the mass of an object.

Front

On which surface will a toy car travel the furthest?

Back

A toy car will travel the furthest on ice due to less friction.

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 a force?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is how fast something is moving, while velocity includes the direction of the movement.