Forces

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron, due to its magnetic field.

Front

What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal, causing an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

Back

The two poles of a magnet are called the north pole and the south pole.

Front

What is polarity in magnets?

Back

Polarity is the property of magnets that causes them to have a north and south pole, allowing them to attract or repel.

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

How does mass affect the force needed to move an object?

Back

The more mass an object has, the more force is needed to move it.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of a force that can slow things down?

Back

Friction is an example of a force that can slow things down.

Front

What happens when you push an object?

Back

When you push an object, you apply a force that can cause it to move.