Force and Motion

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What force causes an object to move away from you?

Back

A push causes an object to move away from you.

Front

What happens when two magnets repel each other?

Back

When two magnets repel, they push apart.

Front

What happens when two magnets attract each other?

Back

When two magnets attract, they pull together.

Front

What tool is used to measure mass?

Back

A pan balance is used to measure mass.

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is how fast an object is moving, usually measured in distance over time.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.