Let's go through each picture one by one and identify whether the force used is a
push or a
pull, and whether it will
start or
stop the motion.
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1. Boy on a Scooter
- The boy is pushing the scooter forward with his foot.
- This is a
push.
- The push causes the scooter to move, so it
starts motion.
✔ Push
✔ Start
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2. Boy Throwing a Ball
- The boy is throwing the ball, which means he is applying force to send it forward.
- Throwing involves a
push (the hand pushes the ball).
- The ball was at rest and now moves, so this
starts motion.
✔ Push
✔ Start
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3. Hand Zipping Up a Zipper
- The hand is pulling the zipper slider upward.
- This action is a
pull.
- The zipper is moving from an open to closed state — it’s not starting motion in the sense of movement through space, but rather changing position.
- Since the zipper is being moved from one end to another, we can say it
starts the motion of closing.
✔ Pull
✔ Start
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4. Boy Pushing a Box
- The boy is using his hands to push the box forward.
- This is clearly a
push.
- The box is being moved from rest, so it
starts motion.
✔ Push
✔ Start
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5. Tow Truck Pulling a Car
- The tow truck is connected to the car with a rope, and it's pulling the car.
- This is a
pull.
- The car is being pulled from rest into motion, so it
starts motion.
✔ Pull
✔ Start
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✔ Final Answers:
| Picture | Force | Effect |
|--------|--------|------------|
| 1 | Push | Start |
| 2 | Push | Start |
| 3 | Pull | Start |
| 4 | Push | Start |
| 5 | Pull | Start |
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Note: In all cases, the forces are initiating motion (starting), not stopping it. There are no scenarios where motion is being stopped here.
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Summary:
All five actions involve either a
push or a
pull, and
all start motion.
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