Force and Motion

Front

What do magnets stick to?

Back

Magnets stick to iron.

Front

Magnetism is a type of ____________

Back

Magnetism is a type of force.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other.

Front

What makes a puck slide slow down on ice?

Back

The puck slows down due to friction as it rubs against the ice.

Front

What science tool is used to measure mass?

Back

A pan balance is used to measure mass.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, which is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity.

Front

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

Back

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force is calculated using the formula: Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma).