Exploring Pushes and Pulls

Front

What is a push?

Back

A push is a force that moves an object away from you.

Front

What is a pull?

Back

A pull is a force that brings an object closer to you.

Front

What happens to an object's speed when you push it harder?

Back

The object's speed will increase.

Front

What happens when you pull an object with more force?

Back

The object will move faster.

Front

If you push a ball from the left side, which direction will it move?

Back

It will move to the right.

Front

Which object will move faster when pushed with the same force: a heavy rock or a small ball?

Back

A small ball will move faster.

Front

What happens when you push a toy car on a flat surface?

Back

It moves in the direction of the push.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that slows down moving objects.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

Front

What is the effect of pushing a heavy object?

Back

It may move slowly or not at all, depending on the force applied.