Push or Pull

Front

What is a push?

Back

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

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Front

What is a pull?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Front

Can you give an example of a push?

Back

Pushing a swing to make it go higher.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What happens when you pull an object?

Back

The object moves closer to you.

Front

Is pushing always stronger than pulling?

Back

Not necessarily; it depends on the situation and the forces applied.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces.

Front

How does friction affect pushing?

Back

Friction can make it harder to push an object.

Front

How does friction affect pulling?

Back

Friction can make it harder to pull an object.