Push and pull

Push and Pull

1. Push and Pull Forces

2. What is a Force? A force is a push or pull needed to start an object moving or , more accurately, to make things change their motion (the way they are moving). When a force is applied to an object the following can happen: - a stationary (still) object moves - the speed of an object increases - an object changes direction - a moving object stops moving

3. Push or Pull? Stand up and mime each of the following actions. D ecide if you are pushing or pulling. Or can you do both? c losing a door kicking a ball using a screwdriver

4. What is a Push? A push is a force moving something away from you .

5. What is a Pull? A pull is a force moving something towards you .