Pushes and Pulls

Front

What is the position of the blue marble?

Back

The blue marble is to the left of the red marble.

Front

What happens when he hammers a nail?

Back

He is pushing the nail into the wood.

Front

Which item do you need to use the most force to pick up? A -- the red bowling ball., B -- the green baseball, C -- the blue marble, D -- the beach ball

Back

the red bowling ball.

Front

Which is a force that slows down moving things? Options: motion, friction, position, machine

Back

friction

Front

Which activity uses a pull? Options: picking a flower in a garden, pressing a button on a phone, stapling some papers together, knocking over a glass of milk

Back

picking a flower in a garden

Front

A jack is used to lift up the car to fix a flat tire.  Why is a jack useful?

Back

It lets you use force to lift very heavy objects.

Front

Why does it take more force to throw a baseball than a paper airplane?

Back

because the baseball is heavier than the paper plane.

Front

Which word describes how fast something is moving?

Back

speed

Front

Why might you slip more often on an icy road than a dirt road?

Back

because there is less friction between an icy road and your feet.

Front

Which statement is FALSE? Options: The harder you push, the more force you use., You can push or pull to put things in motion., Friction is a force that can slow things down., You do not need force to move light objects.

Back

You do not need force to move light objects.