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Push and Pull Forces Worksheet

Explore the concepts of push and pull forces with examples and activities for Grade 3 science students.

Grade 3 Science PhysicsForces and MotionPush and Pull
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Push and Pull Forces

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Remember, a push moves an object away from you, and a pull moves an object towards you.

1. What kind of force do you use to open a drawer?

a

Push

b

Pull

c

Both push and pull

d

Neither

2. When you kick a soccer ball, what kind of force are you using?

a

Push

b

Pull

c

Twist

d

Lift

3. To close a door, you always use a push force.

T

True

F

False

4. Gravity is an example of a push force.

T

True

F

False

5. When you ride a bicycle, you   the pedals to make it move.

6. To pick up a toy from the floor, you use a   force.

7. Describe an activity where you use both a push and a pull force.

8. Give two examples of objects that are moved by a push force.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

push
pull
away
towards

9. A force that moves an object   you is called a push.

10. When you open a door by moving it   you, you are using a pull force.