Pushes and Pulls

Front

What is a push?

Back

A push is a force that moves something away from you.

Front

What is a pull?

Back

A pull is a force that brings something closer to you.

Front

Can you push and pull a door?

Back

Yes, you can do both to open or close a door.

Front

What do you do when you get a tissue?

Back

You pull the tissue out of the box.

Front

What do you do when you press an elevator button?

Back

You push the button to call the elevator.

Front

What type of force makes a ball go really far?

Back

A strong force can make a ball go really far.

Front

Which object needs the strongest force to move it: a pencil, a car, a wagon, or a house?

Back

A house needs the strongest force to move it.

Front

What happens when you push a toy car?

Back

The toy car moves away from you.

Front

What happens when you pull a wagon?

Back

The wagon comes closer to you.

Front

Is pushing a swing a push or a pull?

Back

Pushing a swing is a push.