Exploring Push and Pull Forces

Which word describes a force that moves an object away from you?

• Pull

• Push

• Stop

• Hold

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What happens to a ball when you pull it with more strength?

• It moves slower

• It moves faster

• It stops

• It disappears

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Which of these is an example of a pull?

• Kicking a soccer ball

• Dragging a wagon

• Dropping a book

• Throwing a frisbee

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If you push a toy car gently, what will happen to its motion?

• It will move very fast

• It will move slowly

• It will not move at all

• It will fly

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Which term means to move something toward you?

• Push

• Pull

• Jump

• Drop

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If you want a swing to go higher, what should you do?

• Push it harder

• Pull it less

• Stop pushing

• Sit still

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You are playing tug-of-war. What happens if your team pulls with more strength than the other team?

• The rope does not move

• Your team moves the rope toward you

• The other team wins

• The rope breaks

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If you push a box across the floor and then push it harder, what will happen to the box?

• It will move slower

• It will move faster

• It will stay still

• It will shrink

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You want to move a heavy chair. Which action will help you move it more easily?

• Use a gentle push

• Use a strong push

• Pull it softly

• Leave it alone

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If you pull a wagon and then pull it with more strength, what will happen to its speed?

• It will slow down

• It will speed up

• It will stop

• It will turn around

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