Pushes and Pulls

Front

What is a push?

Back

A push is a force that moves an object away from you.

Front

What is a pull?

Back

A pull is a force that brings an object closer to you.

Front

When you get a tissue, do you push or pull?

Back

You pull the tissue.

Front

Which object needs the strongest force to move it: pencil, car, wagon, or house?

Back

House needs the strongest force.

Front

When you press a button on a computer, do you push or pull?

Back

You push the button.

Front

Can you push or pull a shopping cart?

Back

You can do both, push and pull.

Front

Which object would need a strong force to pick it up: penny, shirt, soccer ball, or cow?

Back

Cow needs a strong force to pick it up.

Front

What happens when you push a swing?

Back

The swing moves away from you.

Front

What happens when you pull a door?

Back

The door moves closer to you.

Front

Is pushing a toy car an example of a push or a pull?

Back

It is an example of a push.