Forces Review 5th Grade Science

Front

A push or a pull that can move an object is a __________.

Back

force

Front

What should a baseball pitcher do to make a ball reach the catcher?

Back

Increase the force used when throwing the ball.

Front

In which activity is friction useful?

Back

Running around a track.

Front

What force is reduced when using slippery pads to drag a sofa over carpet?

Back

Friction.

Front

Why is there less friction between two ice cubes than between sandpaper on wood?

Back

They have smooth surfaces.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What happens to an object when a force is applied to it?

Back

It may start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

How can you increase the force of a throw?

Back

By using more strength or speed when throwing.

Front

What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

It slows down or stops the movement of objects.