Kindergarten science · A.2 · Forces and motion
Push and pull
A push or a pull is a force that changes motion. A push starts something moving, and a pull can stop it or change its direction.
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Theo pulls the toy car slowly across the carpet. What happens to its movement?
- It goes backward
- It moves faster by itself
- It starts moving (right)
The ball is sitting on the table. What happens if Amara pulls it gently?
- It stays still
- It starts moving (right)
- It rolls backward
The toy car is still on the table. What happens if Nora pulls it?
- It goes backward
- It stays still
- It starts moving (right)
Tip: A push or a pull is a force that changes motion. A push starts something moving, and a pull can stop it or change its direction.
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