Forces Short Answer
| # | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | A force is a push or a pull on an object. |
| 2 | Kicking a soccer ball is an example of a push force. |
| 3 | Pulling a door open is an example of a pull force. |
| 4 | A force can make an object move, stop, speed up, slow down, or change direction. |
| 5 | Gravity pulls objects toward Earth. |
| 6 | The table pushes up on the book with a supporting force. |
| 7 | Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces touching each other. |
| 8 | Friction between your shoes and the ground helps you move forward without slipping. |
| 9 | This is an elastic force. |
| 10 | A falling ball has gravity pulling it down and air resistance pushing up against it. |