Understanding Forces: Push and Pull

What is needed to put an object into motion?

• Energy

• Force

• Speed

• Direction

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What type of force is used when you move something towards yourself?

• Lift

• Push

• Pull

• Drop

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What action is being described when an object is moved away from you?

• Pulling

• Pushing

• Holding

• Carrying

In the video, what force does the man use to move the lawnmower?

• Lift

• Drag

• Push

• Pull

Which of the following is a correct hand signal for 'push' as shown in the game?

• Hands pushing away from body

• Hands clapping

• Hands pulling towards chest

• Hands making a lifting motion

When you push a toy car forward, what type of force are you applying?

• Pull

• Push

• Magnetic

• Gravitational

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A ________ uses force to move an object away from you. 

• Push
• Pull
• Gravity
• Motion

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A force that moves something away from you.

• Push
• Pull

Which item will change shape when it collides with the ground?

• plastic bottle

• glass bottle

• rubber ball

How can you change the direction of the ball?

• kick the ball hard

• stare at the ball

• wait for it to move

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