Force and Motion

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a natural force that pulls all objects towards the center of the Earth.

Front

What are examples of forces?

Back

Gravity and friction are examples of forces.

Front

What force pulls falling objects toward Earth?

Back

The force that pulls falling objects toward Earth is gravity.

Front

What does distance measure?

Back

Distance measures how far an object has traveled.

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the measure of how heavy something is.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.