Push or Pull
Gravity & Friction
Speed & Motion
Wild Card
100

What do we call a push or pull?

What is a force.

100

This force pulls all things towards Earth

what is gravity

100

What is a collision?

when 2 or more items hit one another

100

In Minecraft, most blocks stay in the air, but Sand and Gravel fall down because of this force.

Gravity

200

Does "lifting" a box require a push or pull?

What is a pull. 

200

This force happens when two things rub together.

what is friction

200

What are 4 natural forces in our environment?

Sun, water, wind, snow

200

In Frozen, Elsa creates ice everywhere. Does walking on ice increase or decrease friction?

Decrease (less)

300

Pushing a swing harder makes it go...

What is faster

300

Which surface has more friction: Ice or Grass?

Grass

300

What are some human invented safety devices to protect against forces?

Seatbelt, helmet, etc. 

300

Mario uses a "Power Slide" in Mario Kart. What force is he using against the road to drift around corners?

Friction

400

What is an everyday task that requires a "pull"

Opening a drawer, pulling a sled, etc.

400

This force slows down a ball rolling on carpet.

Friction

400

This scientist is famous for his 3 Laws.

Sir Isaac Newton

400

In Star Wars, when a pilot uses "The Force" to bring a lightsaber toward them, is that a Push or a Pull?

Pull

500

What happens to motion when forces are "balanced"

The object stays still.

500

This force pulls/pushes something without touching it

Non-contact force (gravity, magnets)

500

What is tension?

A pulling motion from 2 sides. 

500

If a superhero is flying through space (where there is no air), why is it hard for them to stop suddenly? (Hint:I)

Inertia