Force and Motion

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of one object moving past another.

Front

What happens to a ball thrown up into the air?

Back

It will change direction and come back down due to gravity.

Front

What can stop a moving car?

Back

A force that pushes opposite to the direction the car is moving.

Front

What happens when a light-weight object hits a heavy object?

Back

The light-weight object bounces backwards.

Front

What are examples of forces?

Back

Gravity and friction.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to stay at rest or keep moving unless acted upon by a force.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no motion.