5.P.1.1 & 5.P.1.4 - Friction & Gravity

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that occurs when an object rubs against another object.

Front

How does friction affect a car's movement?

Back

Friction helps a car slow down and stop.

Front

What force is responsible for a wagon coming to a stop when going downhill?

Back

Friction acting on the wagon.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

Front

What happens to a ball kicked on a surface sloped downhill?

Back

The motion of the ball increases.

Front

What is a particle?

Back

A particle is an atom or a molecule; it is what everything is made of.

Front

What role does gravity play in our daily lives?

Back

Gravity keeps us grounded on Earth and affects how objects fall.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

The more mass an object has, the stronger the gravitational pull it exerts.

Front

How can friction be both helpful and harmful?

Back

Friction helps us walk and stop vehicles, but it can also cause wear and tear on surfaces.

Front

What is the effect of increasing friction on motion?

Back

Increasing friction slows down the motion of an object.