Force and Motion

Front

What is force?

Back

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

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is a push?

Back

Applying force to move something away from you.

Front

What is a pull?

Back

Applying force to move something towards you.

Front

Can you give an example of a push?

Back

Kicking a soccer ball.

Front

Can you give an example of a pull?

Back

Picking a flower.

Front

What happens when you apply force to an object?

Back

It can start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects towards each other, like the Earth pulling you down.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

Front

What happens to a ball when you push it?

Back

It rolls away from you.