Understanding Motion
What can you see that shows that a car is in motion?
Objects outside the car, like passing trees or light poles, can indicate motion.
You are applying ______ when you are pushing a wheelbarrow.
Force
What happens when you kick a soccer ball?
The ball moves and changes its position.
What happens in a tug of war if one team pulls harder than the other?
The team that pulls harder will cause the rope to move toward their side.
What is a force?
A force is a push or pull that can make things move or stop.
What does it mean for something to be in motion?
It means the object is changing its position compared to something else.
How does friction affect moving things?
Friction slows things down and can eventually stop them.
What’s an example of changing direction while moving?
A car turning left at a stop sign changes direction, a sailboat moving forward is pushed left by the wind, etc.
What does kicking a toy car do?
It makes the car roll in the direction you kicked it.
What does it mean if something is "in motion"?
It means it is changing where it is compared to something else.
What happens when forces on an object are not equal?
The object will move in the direction of the stronger force.
What happens when you apply force to something that isn’t moving?
It might start to move if the force is strong enough.
What does it mean when something is "neither" moving?
It means the object is still and not changing at all.
How does having more friends help push a heavy box?
More people can push harder, so the box moves better. (MORE PEOPLE = MORE FORCE)
How can you see if a golf ball is moving?
You can watch its position change compared to a fixed spot, like a flagpole.
What can make a still object start to move?
If you push or pull it, that can make it move.
How does pushing a wheelbarrow forward work?
You use your strength to push, and the wheelbarrow rolls ahead.
What type of movement is described by a skateboard rolling downhill?
Motion describes the skate board moving downhill because of the force of gravity.
What can stop a ball from rolling?
Friction with the ground or hitting something can stop it.
What can you do to make a stationary object start moving?
You can push or pull it with your hands or another object.