Year 2 Forces Review Flashcard

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards each other. It makes things fall down.

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What does a toy car need to slide down a ramp?

Back

A toy car slides down a ramp because of gravity.

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What is a rollercoaster?

Back

A rollercoaster is a ride that goes up and down on tracks, using gravity and energy.

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or a pull that can make things move or stop.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that slows things down when they rub against each other.

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What is a push?

Back

A push is a force that moves something away from you.

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What is a pull?

Back

A pull is a force that brings something closer to you.

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What happens when you twist something?

Back

Twisting is a type of force that can change the shape of an object.

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What is air resistance?

Back

Air resistance is a force that slows down objects moving through the air.

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What is water resistance?

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Water resistance is a force that slows down objects moving through water.