Everyday Pushes and Pulls

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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

What happens when you push a toy car?

Back

The toy car moves away from you.

Front

What happens when you pull a wagon?

Back

The wagon moves closer to you.

Front

What is force?

Back

Force is a push or pull that can change the position of an object.

Front

What does it mean to collide?

Back

To collide means when two or more objects bump into each other.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that slows down or stops moving objects when they rub against each other.

Front

What is an example of a push?

Back

Typing on a keyboard is an example of a push.

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What is an example of a pull?

Back

Opening a drawer is an example of a pull.