Force and Motion

Introduction

"Force and motion are all around us! Force is a push or pull that makes things move. Motion is when an object changes its position."

What is Force?

• Definition: Force is a push or pull that can make things move or stop.
  • Example: Pushing a ball to make it roll.
• Types of Forces:
  • 1. Push: Pushing a door to open it.
  • 2. Pull: Pulling a drawer to close it.

What is Motion?

• Definition: Motion is when an object changes its position.
  • Example: A car moving on the road.
• Types of Motion:
  • 1. Straight line motion: Like a car moving on a straight road.
  • 2. Circular motion: Like a swing moving back and forth.

Fun Activity

Try this fun activity to understand force and motion better:

• Materials: Toy car, ruler, and books.
• Activity: Place the ruler as a ramp on books. Push the toy car from the top of the ramp and see how far it goes. Try changing the force by pushing harder or softer.

Remember

• Force is a push or pull that makes things move.
• Motion is when an object changes its position.
• Types of forces include push and pull.
• Types of motion include straight line and circular motion.