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WorksheetsUnderstanding Push and Pull Forces
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When two toy cars collide, what might happen to their shape?
They will change color.
They will change shape.
They will make a sound.
They will disappear.
Which of the following is an example of a push?
Pulling a rope
Kicking a ball
Lifting a book
Dropping a pen
Match the following actions with their effects on the toy car's motion.
It will move slower.
Gently push the toy car.
It will move faster.
Push the toy car harder.
It will stop moving.
Hold the toy car still.
It will move in circles.
Spin the toy car on a turntable.
Plan an investigation to find out what happens when you push a soft clay ball against a wall. What should you observe?
The clay ball will bounce back.
The clay ball will change shape.
The clay ball will change color.
The clay ball will disappear.
What happens to a sponge when you squeeze it?
It changes color.
It changes shape.
It makes a sound.
It disappears.
Which action is an example of a pull?
Pushing a door open
Pulling a drawer open
Kicking a ball
Dropping a book
How can you demonstrate the effect of a stronger push on a swing?
Push the swing gently and observe.
Push the swing harder and observe.
Pull the swing towards you.
Let the swing stand still.
Design a simple experiment to show how the strength of a push affects the distance a toy car travels. What should you do first?
Measure the car's weight.
Push the car with different strengths.
Change the car's color.
Pull the car backwards.
Match the following actions with their effects on a rubber band.
It changes color.
Heating the rubber band.
It changes shape.
Stretching the rubber band.
It makes a sound.
Plucking the rubber band.
It disappears.
Using a magic trick on the rubber band.
(a) is an example of a push and pull happening at the same time.
If you want to test how different surfaces affect the motion of a toy car, what should you do?
Use the same surface for all tests.
Use different surfaces and observe the car's motion.
Change the car's color.
Use only one type of car.
When you squeeze a balloon, it (a)
Which of the following actions is an example of a push?
Pulling a wagon
Pushing a shopping cart
Lifting a box
Dropping a stone
Match the following actions with their effects on the speed of a toy car.
Pull the car gently and observe.
The car moves slowly.
Pull the car harder and observe.
The car moves faster.
Push the car backwards.
The car moves in the opposite direction.
Let the car stand still.
The car does not move.
Plan an investigation to see how the shape of a clay ball changes when pressed with different strengths. What should you do?
Press the clay ball with the same strength each time.
Press the clay ball with different strengths and observe.
Change the color of the clay ball.
Use a different material each time.
