1. bike skidding on road — friction — The tires rub against the road surface, creating resistance that slows the bike down.
2. jumping off diving board — gravity — Gravity pulls you downward toward the water after you push off the board.
3. skiing downhill — gravity — Gravity pulls you down the slope, causing you to accelerate.
4. shooting a basketball — push — You apply a force with your hand to propel the ball forward and upward.
5. getting out of chair — push — You push against the chair or floor with your legs to lift yourself up.
6. opening a can of soda — pull — You pull the tab upward to break the seal and open the can.
7. brushing your hair — friction — The brush moves against your hair, creating friction that helps detangle and smooth it.
8. riding a seesaw — gravity — Gravity pulls down on the heavier side, causing the seesaw to tilt.
9. drinking out of a straw — pull — You create suction (a pulling force) in your mouth to draw liquid up the straw.
10. sliding into a baseball base — friction — Friction between your body and the ground slows you down as you slide.
11. tractor stopping in a muddy field — friction — Mud creates resistance against the tires, helping the tractor slow down.
12. opening a door — push or pull — Depending on the door, you either push it away from you or pull it toward you.
13. sliding down a slide — gravity — Gravity pulls you downward along the slide’s surface.
14. removing a nail from a wall — pull — You use a tool like a hammer to pull the nail out of the wood.
15. paddling in a paddleboat — push — You push the water backward with the paddle, which propels the boat forward.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of forces and motion activity sheet.
