A force is a push or pull action that is applied to an object to change its position, direction, shape or size, or a combination of these.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

Which is of these is an example of a push force?

• Opening a car door

• Kicking a soccer ball

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Which of these is an example of pull force?

• Doing a push-up

• Playing tug of war

Which of these is an example of push force?

• Putting a pin into the wall

• Taking the charger out of an iPad

Which of these is an example of pull force?

• Closing a door

• Weeding the garden

Gravity is a type of force.

• True

• False

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You are playing with your friend on the swing. Which force would you use to make your friend move on the swing?

• Pull

• Push

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