Push and Pull Forces — Flashcards

Grade 1 · Science · Flashcards

Study forces vocabulary with these 12 flashcards!

Flashcards

force: A push or pull that makes an object move, stop, or change direction.
push: A force that moves an object away from you.
pull: A force that moves an object toward you.
gravity: Earth's force that pulls all objects downward toward the ground.
friction: A force that slows objects down when two surfaces rub together.
motion: When an object is moving from one place to another.
direction: The path along which something moves, like left, right, up, or down.
speed: How fast something is moving.
strength: How hard a push or pull is — greater strength causes more movement.
surface: The outside layer of something; rough surfaces create more friction.
resistance: A force that works against motion, like friction slowing a rolling ball.
weight: How heavy an object is due to gravity pulling on it.