Forces and Motion

Front

What is the position of an object?

Back

The position of an object is where it is located in relation to other objects.

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to push an object?

Back

To push an object means to apply a force that moves it away from you.

Front

What does it mean to pull an object?

Back

To pull an object means to apply a force that moves it closer to you.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

Is gravity a push or a pull?

Back

Gravity is a pull.

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

Front

Can you give an example of a force?

Back

An example of a force is when you kick a ball (a push) or when you pull a door open.

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.