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Year 2 Science Physical Sciences AC9S2U01

Pushes and Pulls

Students explore how forces like pushes and pulls affect the movement of objects.

What You Need to Know

Key Concept Diagram

A push moves things away

A pull moves things closer

Forces can change speed and direction

Everyday examples of forces

Key Vocabulary

force

a push or pull that makes an object move, stop, or change direction

push

a force that moves an object away from you

pull

a force that moves an object towards you

direction

the way something moves

Knowledge Check

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

Opening a door uses which type of force?

Question 2

Kicking a ball is an example of?

Question 3

Which action uses a pull?

Key Concepts Summary