Push and Pull Forces Flashcard

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What is a force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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What is a push?

Back

A force that moves an object away from you.

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What is a pull?

Back

A force that brings an object closer to you.

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What keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity.

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What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces.

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Give an example of a push.

Back

Shoving a toy car.

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Give an example of a pull.

Back

Pulling a wagon.

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What happens when you push a swing?

Back

You make it move forward.

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What happens when you pull a door?

Back

You open it.

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What is magnetism?

Back

A force that attracts or repels certain materials.