Forces are all about pushes and pulls! A push moves something away from you, while a pull brings it closer. These forces can change an object's speed, direction, or even its shape. Understanding pushes and pulls is the first step to understanding how everything moves around us. Think about kicking a ball (push) or tugging on a rope (pull)!
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Force | A. To cause to move towards |
| 2. Push | B. An interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. |
| 3. Pull | C. To exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement toward oneself. |
| 4. Motion | D. To exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself. |
| 5. Gravity | E. The action or process of moving or being moved. |
Fill in the blanks using the words: push, pull, motion, force, gravity.
A _________ is needed to start an object's _________. A _________ can be a _________ or a _________. _________ is the force that pulls objects toward each other.
Can you think of three examples of pushes and three examples of pulls that you experience every day? Explain how each example demonstrates a force.
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