Force and Motion 5th grade

Front

What is the force that moves an object closer to another object?

Back

Pull

Front

Which force is responsible for pulling objects towards the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for a push or a pull on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What happens to a pencil when it is dropped?

Back

It falls to the ground due to gravity.

Front

What force causes a book to fall off a desk?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for the rate at which an object moves?

Back

Speed

Front

What do we call the force that keeps objects in orbit around the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces do.

Front

What is an example of a push force?

Back

Pushing a swing.