Y3 Forces

What force does each picture show? Drag a push or pull to label each picture.

a

b

c

d

Push and pull

Push

Pull

Push

Use the word bank to help you complete the sentence.

A contact force is a push or a pull that happens when objects are ________ each other.

touching not touching

Annie is kicking a ball.

What type of force is she using?

• Push

• Pull

• Lift

• Drop

Tick the statement that best explains what Annie is doing to the ball.

• Annie is pushing the ball away from her.

• Annie is pulling the ball towards her.

• Annie is lifting the ball.

• Annie is dropping the ball.

Forces are pushes and pulls.

• true

• false

Friction slows down the movement of objects.

• true

• false

Which surface has the least friction?

• sandpaper

• wood

• carpet

Drag the words to complete the sentences.

a

b

c

pushing

slow down

stop

Why is it sensible to wear wellies on a muddy walk?

• Wellies are cheap to buy.

• Wellies provide more friction so they will not slip over in the mud.

• Wellies can be colourful.