Forces

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What is the force that causes objects to fall to Earth?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth.

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What happens to the motion of an object if more mass is added while pushing with the same force?

Back

The motion will decrease because more mass requires more force to move.

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Front

How does friction affect the distance a toy car rolls?

Back

Friction slows down the toy car, reducing the distance it can roll.

Front

What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

Back

They repel each other.

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Front

What force is being tested when comparing the fall of a tennis ball and a baseball dropped from the same height?

Back

Gravity is being tested to see if it affects the fall time.

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Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Unbalanced forces cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

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