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 the position of an object?

Back

The location of an object.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

The object does not change its motion.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

The object will change its motion.

Front

What is a push?

Back

A force that moves an object away from you.

Front

What is a pull?

Back

A force that moves an object closer to you.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of a push?

Back

Pushing a door open.

Front

What is an example of a pull?

Back

Pulling a wagon.