Year 2 science · B.2 · Forces and motion
Push strength
Push strength determines how far an object moves. The harder you push, the farther it goes.
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If Ravi pushes a toy car gently, how far will it go compared to a strong push?
- Farther (right)
- Slower
- Shorter
If Kai pushes a ball with more force than Mei, which will go farther?
- The ball pushed gently
- The ball pushed harder (right)
- The ball pushed slower
If Maya pushes a toy car hard, how far will it go?
- Same
- Farther (right)
- Closer
Tip: Push strength determines how far an object moves. The harder you push, the farther it goes.
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