Forces and Motion

Front

What keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth?

Back

Earth's gravity.

Front

What force moves an object away from you?

Back

push

Front

How are a push and a pull alike?

Back

They are both forces.

Front

A _____ moves an object closer to you.

Back

pull

Front

Which would require the most force to move?

Back

a chair with a friend sitting in it

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces.

Front

What happens to an object at rest when a force is applied?

Back

It may start to move.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.