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When two pushes are equal in strength, the one that lasts longer will go farther. This is shown clearly in motion tables by tracking how far an object moves over time.
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Omar wonders: Who travels farther if both students push a ball the same way but one pushes for 10 seconds and the other only 5?
- The one who used more strength
- The one with a bigger hand
- The one who pushed longer (right)
Which object moved farthest after Priya gave it one push?
- The rubber ball
- The wooden block
- The toy car (right)
Which one rolled the most after Felix pushed it once?
- The book
- The plastic cup
- The ball (right)
Tip: When two pushes are equal in strength, the one that lasts longer will go farther. This is shown clearly in motion tables by tracking how far an object moves over time.
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