Understanding Forces: Push and Pull

Which of the following actions is an example of a pulling force?

• Closing a door

• Opening a drawer

• Hitting a ball

• Pushing a shopping cart

What can a push or pull force do to an object that is not moving?

• Change its color

• Make it disappear

• Make it heavier

• Start its motion

How can a force affect the speed of an object?

• By changing its shape

• By making it invisible

• By changing its color

• By increasing or decreasing its speed

Which type of force is responsible for pulling objects toward the Earth?

• Magnetic force

• Applied force

• Frictional force

• Gravity

What is the primary role of force in motion?

• To change the color of objects

• To create motion or stop it

• To make objects heavier

• To make objects invisible