Vocabulary
What is a push? Give an Example
A force that moves an object away
(Pushing a swing)
What is magnetic force?
The force of a magnet attracting objects.
What is static force?
The push or pull that happens with static-charged objects.
Give an example of muscular force.
ex. Kicking a ball or lifting an object.
Can an object move if forces are balanced?
No, that means two forces are using the same strength to push or pull away.
What is a pull? Give an example
A force that brings an object closer.
(Pulling a suitcase)
What objects do magnets attract?
Objects made of iron, nickel, steel and cobalt
What causes lightning during thunderstorms.
Static electricity.
What are the muscles in your arm called?
Biceps and Triceps
What is speed? How can you change an objects speed?
How fast or slow something moves.
By stopping it or pushing it.
What is a force?
A push or a pull and can make an object start or stop moving.
What is a non-contact force?
Force created without touching another object.
How does an object become statically charged?
When objects rub against each other their atoms become charged.
What is muscular force?
The force created through the use of your muscles.
What is distance? How can you change an objects distance?
The amount of space between two things.
By pulling them closer together or pushing them apart.
What is friction? What would happen if there was no friction?
The force that acts on objects that rub against each other. You would slip around everywhere.
What does attract/repel mean?
Opposite forces that pull things closer or push them away.
What are the two different charges?
positive and negative
Why is muscular force important?
Without your muscles your wouldn't be able to move.
What is direction and what are 4 types of direction?
The way that something moves.
(Left, right, up, down)
What is gravity? What objects have more gravity?
The force that pulls objects toward each other. Objects with more mass (weight) have more gravity.
List 3 things that can protect you from the impact of forces?
Helmet, Seat Belt, Pads, Life Vest
Do items with different charges pull together or push away?
They pull together.
What are the muscles in your legs called?
Quadriceps, hamstrings and calves.
What are two types of forces in nature?
Landslides and Soil Erosion