Understanding Machines and Forces

Which word means “to move something away from you”?

• pull

• push

• flip

You press a ___ to turn the machine on.

• lever

• button

• gear

A ___ helps you move heavy things more easily.

• wheel

• flip

• gear

Which part helps machines spin and move?

• button

• gear

• switch

You ___ the handle to open the drawer.

• turn

• push

• pull

To turn on the lights, I ___ the switch.

• turn

• flip

• pull

A ___ changes the direction of a force.

• lever

• push

• turn

I ___ the knob to start the washing machine.

• push

• turn

• flip

A ___ helps a car move.

• switch

• lever

• wheel

Which action is the opposite of 'pull'?

• push

• turn

• flip