Gravity
What force pulls objects towards Earth?
Gravity
A force that opposes movement between touching surfaces.
Name one object that a magnet can attract.
Iron nail, steel paperclip etc
What does a force arrow show?
The direction a force acts.
Is kicking a ball an example of a push or a pull?
Push
In which direction does gravity pull objects?
Does friction usually make a sliding object move faster or slower?
Slower.
What happens when two north poles of magnets face each other.
They repel or push apart
Which direction should a gravity arrow point?
Downwards
Name two forces acting on a ball rolling across grass.
Gravity and friction
Is gravity a contact or non-contact force?
Non-contact force.
Which surface usually creates more friction: carpet or smooth tiles?
Carpet
What happens when a north pole and a south pole face each other?
They attract (pull together)
A box is pushed to the right. Which direction should the push force arrow point?
To the right
What force causes a dropped apple to fall towards the ground?
Gravity
Why does a ball fall back down after being thrown upwards?
Gravity pulls it towards Earth.
Why does a toy car slow down when rolling across grass?
Friction opposes the car's movement.
Is magnetic force a contact or non-contact force?
Non-contact force
A toy car moves to the right across carpet. Which direction does friction act?
Left, opposite to its movement
A magnet pushes another magnet away without touching it. Identify the type of force and describe its affect.
Magnetic force causes repulsion, pushing the other magnet away.
A ball rolls down a ramp. Explain how gravity affects its movement.
Gravity pulls the ball downwards, causing it to roll down the ramp.
Explain why a sliding object usually stops sooner on a rough surface than on a smooth surface.
Rough surfaces generally create more friction, which slows the object more quickly.
A magnet moves a paperclip without touching it. Explain how this happens.
Magnetic force acts at a distance and attracts the paperclip.
Draw a force arrow on a falling ball and explain what it represents.
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A toy car slows down while rolling across the carpet. Identify the force, describe its direction and explain its effect.
Friction acts opposite to the car's movement, causing it to slow down.