Forces

Front

Magnetism is _____

Back

a force that pulls metals towards a magnet.

Front

The force that slows things down when two molecules slide past each other is called ___________.

Back

friction.

Front

An icy road would have ________ friction.

Back

not much.

Front

If each person is pulling with the same force, which side will win?

Back

Neither side will win; they will remain in balance.

Front

The unit we use to measure force is:

Back

newton.

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What happens to friction on a smooth surface?

Back

There is less friction on a smooth surface.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

Gravity pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.