Forces: Push/Pull

Front

What is a push?

Back

A push is a force that moves something away from you.

Front

What is a pull?

Back

A pull is a force that brings something closer to you.

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

Can you give an example of a push?

Back

Pushing a swing to make it go higher.

Front

Can you give an example of a pull?

Back

Pulling a door to open it.

Front

What happens when you push an object?

Back

The object moves away from you.

Front

What happens when you pull an object?

Back

The object moves closer to you.

Front

Is lifting a box a push or a pull?

Back

It is a pull because you are bringing the box up towards you.

Front

Is sliding a book across a table a push or a pull?

Back

It is a push because you are moving the book away from you.

Front

What do we call the strength of a push or pull?

Back

We call it force.