Force

We can compare the distance moved by each object in unit time to determine which is moving faster.

An applied force can make an object slow down, go faster, or change its direction of motion.

A force is a push or a pull that can change the motion of an object.

<p>Kicking, pushing, throwing, or flicking a ball are examples of forces being applied to it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These actions usually result in some kind of change in the motion of an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Force is a push or a pull that can change the speed, direction, or shape of an object. It can make an object move faster, slower, or change its direction of motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A goalkeeper stops a ball by applying a force to catch or block it. A fielder stops a ball hit by a batsman by applying a force to catch or field it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hockey player changes the direction of a moving ball by applying a force with a flick of the stick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Everyday experiences such as kicking a ball, pushing a door, lifting an object, or shutting a drawer involve the application of force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Force can cause an object to move faster, slower, or change its direction of motion. The application of force can result in changes in the motion of an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers