Everyday Examples of Push and Pull Forces for Kids

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🖐️ A push force moves something away from you.
• 🧲 A pull force brings something closer to you.
• 🍎 Forces can change an object's speed or direction.
• ⚽ Many everyday actions involve both push and pull forces!

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. What happens when you push a door?
   1. It opens.
   2. It closes.
   3. It stays still.
   4. It disappears.
2. Which of these is an example of a pull force?
   1. Kicking a ball.
   2. Opening a drawer.
   3. Lifting a box.
   4. Writing with a pen.
3. What force is used when you throw a ball?
   1. Pull.
   2. Push.
   3. Gravity.
   4. Friction.
4. If you are using a vacuum cleaner, what kind of force is the vacuum using to pick up dirt?
   1. Push
   2. Pull
   3. Twist
   4. None
5. When you ride a bike, what force do your legs apply to the pedals?
   1. Only push
   2. Only pull
   3. Both push and pull
   4. Neither push nor pull
6. Which of these involves a pull force?
   1. Hammering a nail
   2. Cutting paper with scissors
   3. Tying your shoes
   4. Kicking a soccer ball
7. What force makes a swing move back down after you push it?
   1. Friction
   2. Air resistance
   3. Push
   4. Gravity