Understanding Push and Pull Forces

What does "push" mean in science?

• To move something away from you by applying force

• To move something closer to you by applying force

• To make something spin

• To make something float

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What does "pull" mean in science?

• To move something away from you by applying force

• To move something closer to you by applying force

• To make something jump

• To make something disappear

Which of the following is an example of a push force?

(a)  

• Kicking a soccer ball
• Pulling a wagon

• Lifting a book

• Hugging a friend

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Which of the following is an example of a pull force?

• Pushing a door open

• Pulling a rope in tug-of-war

• Throwing a ball

• Dropping a pencil

When you open a drawer by holding the handle and moving it towards you, what force are you using?

• Push

• Pull

• Twist

• Drop

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When you close a book by pressing the cover down, what force are you using?

• Pull

• Push

• Lift

• Drop

Which action is a push?

• Shutting a car door

• Drawing a curtain towards you

• Picking up a pencil

• Eating an apple

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Which action is a pull?

• Pushing a shopping cart

• Pulling a chair out from a table

• Jumping in place

• Clapping your hands

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If you want to move a box closer to you, what should you do?

• Push it

• Pull it

• Drop it

• Spin it

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If you want to move a swing away from you, what should you do?

• Pull it

• Push it

• Lift it

• Drop it