Push and Pull Forces

Front

What is a push force?

Back

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

Front

What is a pull force?

Back

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

Front

What happens when two forces are balanced?

Back

When two forces are balanced, they cancel each other out, and the object does not move.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel objects without touching them.

Front

Can forces change the shape of an object?

Back

Yes, forces can change the shape of an object.

Front

What is an example of a push force?

Back

Pushing a door open.

Front

What is an example of a pull force?

Back

Pulling a drawer out.

Front

What is a non-contact force?

Back

A non-contact force is a force that can move an object without touching it.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.