Force and Energy
Pushes and pulls that make objects move or stop moving.
Force
This force is when things rub against each other and slow down.
Friction Force
What is an example of an applied force (push/pull)?
Moving a fridge, shopping cart, dominoes
Tying your shoelace?
Tension
What are 2 ways to apply a force that starts with the letter p?
Push and pull
A force that can make things move or change without touching them.
Non-contact Force
This force is when you use your strength to push or pull something.
Applied Force
What is an example of friction force?
Skating, rubbing hands together, car brakes
Writing in a notebook?
Friction
What are 2 ways to apply a force that starts with the letter s?
Stretch and squeeze
A power that helps things move.
Energy
A springy push that makes things bounce back.
Elastic Force
What is an example of tension force?
Flying a kite, tug-of-war, playing guitar, swings
Bunjee Jumping?
Elastic
Explain how blowing up a balloon is an example of applied force.
Occurs between objects when they touch each other.
Contact Force
When you pull on something to make it tight.
Tension Force
What is an example of elastic force?
Trampoline, diving board, spring, bungee jumping
Pushing a wheelbarrow?
Applied
True or False: Friction slows down or reduces the movement of an object.
True
What are the 4 types of forces we learned about?
Friction, Applied, Elastic, Tension
True or False: Forces can cause an object to change its shape, size, and movement.
True
Forces can cause an object to .... (name 2 things)
Move, stop moving, change direction, speed up, or change shape
Diving board?
Elastic
What type of force is used when pushing a toy car to make it move?
Applied