Forces and Motion Concepts

What does it mean for an object to be in motion?

• It is staying in the same place.

• It is changing its position or location.

• It is always speeding up.

• It is always slowing down.

How can an object's motion change?

• It can only speed up.

• It can only slow down.

• It can only change direction.

• It can speed up, slow down, or change direction.

Which of these can affect an object's motion?

• Color, size, and shape.

• Gravity, friction, and mass.

• Sound, light, and heat.

• Taste, smell, and touch.

What is a force?

• A type of energy.

• A push or a pull.

• A change in temperature.

• A kind of light.

What happens to an object's motion when a force is applied to it?

• It always speeds up.

• It always slows down.

• It can speed up, slow down, or change direction.

• It always stops.

How does a door that is standing still begin to move?

• It moves by itself.

• It is pushed or pulled.

• It changes color.

• It gets warmer.

What does a dog do to get a toy from a person?

• It barks at the toy.

• It pushes the toy away.

• It pulls the toy in its direction.

• It waits for the person to let go.

What happens to an object's speed if a force is applied in the same direction as its motion?

• It slows down.

• It speeds up.

• It stops.

• It changes color.

What happens to an object's speed if a force is applied in the opposite direction of its motion?

• It speeds up.

• It stays the same.

• It slows down or stops.

• It changes its shape.

How do soccer players make the ball go faster or change direction?

• They shout at the ball.

• They kick the ball.

• They wait for the wind to blow it.

• They pick up the ball and throw it.