Push and Pull Forces

Explore the concepts of push and pull forces with this interactive worksheet for Grade 2 science students.

Grade 2 Science PhysicsForces and MotionPush and Pull

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2-PS1-1

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Push and Pull Forces

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between pushing and pulling forces.

1. Which action is an example of a PUSH?

Opening a drawer

Kicking a ball

Pulling a wagon

Picking up a toy

2. Which action is an example of a PULL?

Closing a door

Pushing a swing

Pulling a rope

Blowing bubbles

3. When you open a window, you might it up or it to the side.

4. To move a toy car forward, you can it from behind or it with a string.

5. You push a door to open it if it opens towards you.

True

False

6. A seesaw moves up and down because of pushes and pulls.

True

False

Match the action with the type of force.

7. Opening a refrigerator door

a. Push

8. Kicking a soccer ball

b. Pull

9. Pulling a chair to sit

c. Both Push and Pull

10. Describe an activity you do every day that involves a push. What do you push?

11. Describe an activity you do every day that involves a pull. What do you pull?