Chapter 2 Lesson 1: What are forces?

Discover what forces are and how they work in this fun science worksheet!

The force of attraction between any two objects. force friction gravity A push or a pull that acts on an object. force friction gravity What kinds of magnetic poles attract each other? like poles unlike poles What kinds of magnetic poles repel each other? like poles unlike poles The force that results when two materials rub against each other. force friction gravity A force that acts at a distance. non contact force contact force friction A force that requires two pieces of matter to touch. non contact force contact force friction Name two types of surfaces that would result in less friction? Name two types of surfaces that would result in greater friction? Sort the following forces into contact or non-contact forces. Contact Forces friction air resistance water resistance Non-Contact Forces gravity electric forces magnetic forces Using complete sentences, describe what causes a soccer ball to slow down as it moves over the ground. Using complete sentences, conclude why you think athletes often wear shoes with spikes on the bottom. In which direction does gravity pull you? Describe one way that gravity affects you each day?