Force and Motion

Front

What is the force that pulls falling objects toward Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What happens to the ball when it is hit back and forth in tennis?

Back

The ball changes direction each time it is hit.

Front

Who is known for researching the Law of Gravity?

Back

Sir Isaac Newton

Front

Which statement is false? Mass is a measure of gravity's pull on an object.

Back

Mass is not a measure of gravity's pull; weight is.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of one object moving past another.

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the measure of how heavy something is, influenced by gravity.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity.

Front

What is a force?

Back

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