Year 1 science · A.8 · Forces and motion
Direction of a push
A push moves away from you. A pull moves toward you. These are opposite directions.
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If Priya pulls a rope toward themself, what kind of force is that?
- A jump
- A pull (right)
- No force
Priya pushes the toy car forward. Where does the push go?
- To the side of Priya
- Away from Priya (right)
- Into Priya
Kai pulls a rope to move a box. Where does the pull go?
- Toward Kai (right)
- Away from Kai
- Into Kai
Tip: A push moves away from you. A pull moves toward you. These are opposite directions.
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