Force and motion Vocabulary Review

Master Force & Motion vocabulary! Review key science terms like force, motion, gravity, and friction.

Match the correct word to the definition. force a push or pull that makes something move or be put into motion motion changing location or moving from one place to another. friction the pull that makes a moving object slow down or stop moving. Match the correct word to the definition. gravity a force that pulls things toward the center of the earth push applying force on something to make it move away from you pull applying force on something to move it towards you. What happens when you PUSH a swing? it moves toward you it gets heavier it moves away from you Bella kicks a soccer ball. What force did Bella use to kick the ball? a push a pull speed Which words can describe the speed of movement? far, near fast, slow curved, straight Ken is walking and pulling his brother in a wagon. What happens if he starts to run? The wagon moves slower. The wagon moves at the same speed. The wagon moves faster. What force makes it harder to push a table across the carpet than a smooth tile floor? friction direction motion Which picture shows a PULL? Which picture show the fastest motion? Which picture shows a PUSH? If you drop something, it hits the ground because of what? matter gravity motion Which is the best example of force? pushing a shopping cart drinking a glass of water calling a friend on the phone Friction is a force that does what? Helps an object move faster. Makes more gravity. Slows down or even stops the motion that is between two objects. A push is when you are using force to do what? Move an object away from you. Move an object closer to you. Move an object above you. You are helping a friend push a box on the ground. You notice it's much more difficult to push when the box is on the carpet instead of the hardwood floor. This can be explained using which science term? force gravity friction Which of the following is NOT considered a force? push pull up You and your friend are having a contest to see which person can throw the basketball the longest distance. You win, which means you used _ force. less the same greater A pull is when you are using force to do what? Move an object closer to you. Move an object away from you. Move an object above you. Decide if you would push or pull the objects. PUSH shopping cart football PULL wagon