Force and Motion

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What are two types of forces?

Back

Push and pull.

Front

What does a push do?

Back

A push moves an object away from you.

Front

What does a pull do?

Back

A pull moves an object closer to you.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like pulling a ball back to Earth.

Front

Is gravity a push or a pull?

Back

Gravity is a pull.

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

Can you feel forces?

Back

Yes, you can feel forces when you push or pull something.

Front

What happens when you push a swing?

Back

The swing moves away from you because of the push.

Front

What happens when you pull a toy towards you?

Back

The toy moves closer to you because of the pull.