Let's solve the worksheet step by step.
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Worksheet: Unit 7 - Force & Friction
Class: III
Subject: Science
Task: Look at the pictures and
circle the children who are applying force.
We need to identify which children in each picture are
exerting a push or pull, i.e.,
applying force. Remember:
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Force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.
Now, let’s analyze each image:
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a) Children playing cricket
- There are children playing with a bat and ball.
- The child hitting the ball with the bat is
applying force (push).
- The bowler also applies force to throw the ball.
- Other players may be standing or watching.
✔ Children applying force: The one batting and the one bowling.
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Circle the batter and the bowler.
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b) Boy pressing a scale
- The boy is standing on a weighing scale.
- His weight (due to gravity) is acting downward, so he is applying
force on the scale.
✔ Yes, he is applying force.
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Circle this boy.
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c) Two boys pulling a rope (Tug of War)
- Both boys are pulling the rope — they are exerting
pulling forces.
✔ Both are applying force.
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Circle both boys.
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d) Boy using a well to draw water
- He is pulling the rope to lift the bucket from the well.
- This is a
pulling force applied to lift the bucket.
✔ He is applying force.
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Circle this boy.
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e) Children playing football
- One child is kicking the ball → applying
force.
- Others might be running or watching.
- Only the one
kicking is actively applying force to the ball.
✔ The child kicking the ball is applying force.
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Circle only the child kicking the ball.
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f) Children reading a book together
- They are sitting and reading — no physical movement or pushing/pulling.
- No visible force being applied to any object.
✘ No force is being applied here.
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Do not circle anyone.
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✔ Final Answer:
Circle the following:
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a) The batter and the bowler
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b) The boy on the scale
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c) Both boys in tug of war
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d) The boy pulling the bucket
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e) The child kicking the ball
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f) None
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
Force is needed to:
- Move objects (like kicking a ball)
- Pull or push things (like tug of war, lifting water)
- Even stand on a scale (weight = gravitational force)
But simply reading or standing without interaction doesn't involve active force application.
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