The Iditarod gives us a great way to study force. ____, is a push or a pull on an object. Races and sports of all kind can help us understand how force can affect us. Imagine you are sledding down a smooth, snowy hill. If nothing stops you, you will keep going on and on. Now imagine you are on flat, dry land. If you never start sledding, will you move?If you said no to both, you are right! Hundreds of years ago, a scientist named ____ learned that objects don't move unless a force makes them ____ And they don't ____ until a force makes them stop! One force that often stops us is friction. ____ is the force that helps us stop and stay still. Friction helps us to drive cars, run, play sports and stay on Earth! Without friction, we would not be able to ride rollercoasters, or safely travel. Smooth, flat surfaces have ____ friction. Rough or bumpy surfaces have ____ friction. Whether you are racing, or playing a game, force and friction help us to have fun!

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