Force and Motion

Front

What is force?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object.

Front

What happens to a ball when it is hit back and forth in tennis?

Back

The ball changes direction each time it is hit.

Front

What is the path a moving object follows called?

Back

The path is called direction.

Front

What does gravity do to a ball thrown into the air?

Back

Gravity causes the ball to change direction and come back down.

Front

Do all objects fall at the same rate?

Back

Yes, all objects fall at the same rate of speed.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of a force?

Back

Pushing a door open is an example of a force.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of an object in motion?

Back

A car driving down the road is an example of an object in motion.