What causes an object to move?

A FORCE!

ALL motion is due to forces acting on

objects!

What is a force?
A push or a pull

MOTION

Motion

What is motion?
A change in the position of an

object over time.

How do you know something

has moved?

You use a reference point!

A stationary (not moving) object
such as a tree, street sign, or a
line on the road.

Did the
beaver
move?

The total combination of the

Can more than forces acting on an object is
called NET FORCE.
one force act on
an object at the
same time?

YES!

Example: Gravity is pulling

you down to Earth, the
ground is supporting
you, and your legs
moving you forward as
you run during PE.

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Balanced Forces

A balanced force is one in which the net force

equals ZERO.
Do you think there will be any motion?
NO!

Examples:

25 Newtons

25 Newtons

Unbalanced Forces
An unbalanced force is one in which the net

force is greater than zero.

Do you think there will be any motion?
YES!

Examples:

50
N

25 Newtons

40 Newtons

2 N

Only an _______________
force can change the motion
of an object.
Example: Your

doggy can cause

you to move if he
pulls with enough
force.

His force is greater than

the force youre using to

stay in place

What would happen if an

unbalanced force acted on an
object thats already in motion?
It will change the speed

or direction of the
object.
Example: Your sisther is
driving her car. You run
up behind her and give
her a push.
Your force adds to the

existing force causing

her to speed up.

Unbalanced forces can act

in the same direction.
Example: Youre pushing a cabinet across the room

with a force of 15 N. Youre friend is pulling with a

force of 10 N.

What is the NET FORCE?

What direction is the cabinet moving?

15 Newtons

10 Newtons

Unbalanced forces can act

in opposite directions.
Example: Six people are tugging on a rope.
Three people pulls with a force of 20N and
the other pulls with a force of 25N.
What is the NET FORCE?
What direction is the rope moving?

20 Newtons

25 Newtons

Friction and Gravity

What is friction?
A force that opposes the motion of an object
Its a contact force!

Occurs when an object in motion rubs against a surface.

The contact reduces the speed of the object and
releases heat.

What affects the

amount of friction?

The force of the

push/pull

The harder you push, the

longer its going to take

friction to stop the
object.

The bumpiness of the

surface

The rougher the surface,

the more friction.

The weight of the

object

The heavier the object,

the more friction.

 What is gravity?
The force of attraction between all objects.
The amount of gravity depends on two things:
The objects masses
The distance between the two objects

 Since the earth is so large,

everything on it is attracted
to it even if theyre not
touching!
Example: Apple fall

Apple fall because the gravity

of the earth.

Questions
Choose the correct item.
1. What is the net force on the box shown below?
10 N

10 N
10 N

a)10 N to the left

b) 10 N to the right
c) 60 N to the left
d) 50 N to the right

Questions
Choose the correct item.
1. What is the net force on the box shown below?
10 N

10 N
10 N

a)10 N to the left

b) 10 N to the right
c) 60 N to the left
d) 50 N to the right

2 .Which force always pulls downward on objects?

a) Support force
b) Friction force
c) Gravity
d) Air resistance

2 .Which force always pulls downward on objects?

a) Support force
b) Friction force
c) Gravity
d) Air resistance

3.A force is described as...

a) A push only
b) A pull only
c) A push or a pull
d) None of the above

3.A force is described as...

a) A push only
b) A pull only
c) A push or a pull
d) None of the above

4. A change to an objects motion is caused by...

a) Balanced forces
b) Unbalanced forces
c) Acceleration
d) Velocity

4. A change to an objects motion is caused by...

a) Balanced forces
b) Unbalanced forces
c) Acceleration
d) Velocity

5.Describe the motion of a person not wearing a seat

belt if the car stops suddenly.
a) The person and car will stop together.
b) The person will stop faster than the car because they are
lighter.
c) The car will stop and the person will keep moving
forward because of inertia.
d) The car will stop and the person will speed up.

5.Describe the motion of a person not wearing a seat

belt if the car stops suddenly.
a) The person and car will stop together.
b) The person will stop faster than the car because they are
lighter.
c) The car will stop and the person will keep moving
forward because of inertia.
d) The car will stop and the person will speed up.

6.A falling object is pulled down by the earth. The earth

is pulled up toward the object. Why doesnt the earth
move?
a) Only the earth has gravity.
b) The Earth has a very large mass and a small
acceleration.
c) The Earth has a very small mass and a large
acceleration.
d) Air resistance gets in the way.

6.A falling object is pulled down by the earth. The earth

is pulled up toward the object. Why doesnt the earth
move?
a) Only the earth has gravity.
b) The Earth has a very large mass and a small
acceleration.
c) The Earth has a very small mass and a large
acceleration.
d) Air resistance gets in the way.

7.What forces are acting on a dropped book that falls to

the floor?
a) Gravity only
b) Gravity and air resistance
c) Air resistance
d) Friction only

7.What forces are acting on a dropped book that falls to

the floor?
a) Gravity only
b) Gravity and air resistance
c) Air resistance
d) Friction only

8.Which ball will hit the ground first?

wood ball Plastic ball metal ball

a) Metal first, then plastic, then wood last
b) Wood first , then plastic, then metal last
c) They will all hit at the same time.
d)There is no way to tell.

8.Which ball will hit the ground first?

wood ball Plastic ball metal ball

a) Metal first, then plastic, then wood last
b) Wood first , then plastic, then metal last
c) They will all hit at the same time.
d)There is no way to tell.

9. A duck flies 60 meters in 10 seconds. What is the

ducks speed?
a) 600 m/s
b) 50 m/s
c) 6 m/s
d) 70 m/s

9. A duck flies 60 meters in 10 seconds. What is the

speed?
a) 600 m/s
b) 50 m/s
c) 6 m/s
d) 70 m/s

10.What unit do scientists use to measure force?

a) Newton
b) Grams
c) Meters
d) Meter per second per second

10.What unit do scientists use to measure force?

a) Newton
b) Grams
c) Meters
d) Meter per second per second

11.This test paper is sitting at rest on your desk. Which of

the following statements best describes this situation?
a)There are no forces acting on your paper.
b)Your paper pushes on the desk only.
c)The desk pushes on your paper only
d)The forces acting on the paper are balanced.

11.This test paper is sitting at rest on your desk. Which of

the following statements best describes this situation?
a)There are no forces acting on your paper.
b)Your paper pushes on the desk only.
c)The desk pushes on your paper only
d)The forces acting on the paper are balanced.

12. A beetle crawls 2 cm/minute for ten minutes. How

far did it crawl?
a) 8 centimeters
b) 5 centimeters
c) 2 centimeters
d) 20 centimeters

12. A beetle crawls 2 cm/minute for ten minutes. How

far did it crawl?
a) 8 centimeters
b) 5 centimeters
c) 2 centimeters
d) 20 centimeters

13.When you slide a box across the floor what force must
your push be stronger than?
a) Support force
b) Friction force
c) Gravity
d) Air resistance

13.When you slide a box across the floor what force must
your push be stronger than?
a) Support force
b) Friction force
c) Gravity
d) Air resistance

14.The moon has a smaller mass than the Earth. If you

were able to travel to the moon your weight would...
a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Stay the same
d) Vary with day and night

14.The moon has a smaller mass than the Earth. If you

were able to travel to the moon your weight would...
a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Stay the same
d) Vary with day and night

Group Force
Mr.Weerachat Martluplao
Miss.Mookda Bannabuppha
Mrs.Ganyarath Prommakoon

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