Pushes and Pulls

What is an example of a push?

• Pushing a swing

• Pushing a door open

• Pushing a shopping cart

• Pulling a door open

What is an example of a pull?

• Using a lever to move an object closer

• Sliding an object across a surface

• Pushing a heavy object away from oneself

• Using a rope to bring an object closer by exerting force towards oneself.

How are pushes and pulls different?

• Pulls involve applying force in the direction of the object's motion.

• Pushes involve applying force in the direction of the object's motion, while pulls involve applying force in the opposite direction of the object's motion.

• Pushes and pulls are the same thing.

• Pushes involve applying force in the same direction as the object's motion.

Name an everyday object that uses a push.

• Window

• Chair

• Toaster

• Door

Name an everyday object that uses a pull.

• Door handle

• Toilet paper roll

• Zipper pull

• Fishing rod

Can you push a door open or pull it open?

• Slide

• Lift

• Twist

• Both

Give an example of a push in sports.

• Basketball

• Tennis

• Football

• Swimming

Give an example of a pull in sports.

• Ultimate frisbee

• Baseball home run

• Basketball free throw

• Soccer corner kick

Explain how a swing uses both pushes and pulls.

• A swing uses only pulls to move back and forth.

• A swing uses both pushes and pulls to move back and forth.

• A swing uses only pushes to move back and forth.

• A swing uses magnets to move back and forth.

How does a vacuum cleaner use both pushes and pulls?

• By using a hydraulic system to push and pull air and debris

• By relying solely on pushing air through a filter

• By utilizing a magnetic force to attract debris

• By creating suction through an electric motor that spins a fan, the vacuum cleaner pulls in air and debris while also pushing out clean air.