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Notice Pushes and Pulls

Connect forces with changes in motion.

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A force is a push or pull. Look for what applies the force and how an object's speed or direction changes. Compare one condition at a time.

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Pushing a still toy car can start it moving. Touching its side while it rolls can change its direction.

1. Which action is a pull?
2. A ball rolling straight is tapped from the side. What might change?
3. A still toy car begins moving when pushed. What caused the change?
4. Identical toy cars are released the same way. One slows faster on a rough mat than on a smooth floor. Which explanation fits?
5. Which test best compares two surfaces?