Investigating Forces and Motion Flashcard

Front

What is a force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the act of applying force to move something away?

Back

Push

Front

What is the force that acts in an opposite direction to movement?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for a change in the position of an object?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the place where something is located called?

Back

Position

Front

What is the act of applying force to move something toward or with you?

Back

Pull

Front

What is a force of attraction that causes a magnetic material to move?

Back

Magnetism

Front

What is the term for a push or a pull that can make an object move?

Back

Force

Front

What does it mean to present an opposing force to push back or away?

Back

Repel

Front

Term for causing something to draw near or stick together by physical force.

Back

Attract