Examples of objects that use push vs. pull forces

📚 Quick Study Guide

• ➡️ A push force moves an object *away* from you. Think of shoving a box or typing on a keyboard.
• ⬅️ A pull force moves an object *towards* you. Examples include tug-of-war or opening a door.
• 💪 Forces can be combined! Many actions involve both push and pull forces working together.
• Newton's Laws of Motion describe how forces affect objects:\
  • 1st Law: An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by a force.
  • 2nd Law: $F = ma$ (Force equals mass times acceleration).
  • 3rd Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is an example of a pull force?
   1. A) Kicking a soccer ball
   2. B) Opening a drawer
   3. C) Hammering a nail
   4. D) Pushing a shopping cart
2. Which of the following is an example of a push force?
   1. A) Lifting a backpack
   2. B) Pulling a wagon
   3. C) Closing a door
   4. D) Rowing a boat
3. Which action involves BOTH push and pull forces?
   1. A) Writing with a pen
   2. B) Dropping a ball
   3. C) Sitting in a chair
   4. D) Sleeping in a bed
4. According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, what is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?
   1. A) $F = m + a$
   2. B) $F = m - a$
   3. C) $F = ma$
   4. D) $F = m/a$
5. Which of the following demonstrates a pull force in sports?
   1. A) A baseball player hitting a home run.
   2. B) A weightlifter lifting a barbell.
   3. C) A bowler releasing a bowling ball.
   4. D) A soccer player kicking the ball.
6. What type of force is primarily used when using a screwdriver to tighten a screw?
   1. A) Gravity
   2. B) Friction
   3. C) Push
   4. D) Pull
7. In tug-of-war, what happens when the forces applied by both teams are equal?
   1. A) One team always wins immediately.
   2. B) The rope moves towards the stronger team.
   3. C) The rope stays stationary.
   4. D) The rope breaks.