4th Grade Forces

Front

What is a spring scale?

Back

A spring scale is a tool used to measure force, typically in Newtons, by the amount a spring stretches.

Front

What is the unit to measure force?

Back

The unit to measure force is the Newton.

Front

What happens when you drop objects of different weights from various heights?

Back

The object with the largest mass will experience the highest gravitational force.

Front

If an object is not moving, the forces acting upon it are _____________?

Back

The forces are balanced.

Front

What do two magnets do when the same poles face each other?

Back

The magnets repel each other.

Front

What is force?

Back

Force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects due to their mass.

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.

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What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

Front

What is friction?

Back

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