Force and Motion

Front

What is the force that moves an object away from you?

Back

Push

Front

What type of forces cause a change in motion?

Back

Unbalanced forces

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

If two boys are pulling with the same amount of force, what will happen to the object they are pulling?

Back

They will not move at all.

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Front

What are you testing when rolling a toy car on different types of materials like foil, felt, or carpet?

Back

Friction

Front

Is gravity considered a push or a pull?

Back

Pull

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Front

What is the definition of force in physics?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not cause a change in motion, while unbalanced forces do.

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Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

It pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

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Front

How does mass affect the force of gravity?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the stronger the gravitational pull it exerts.

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