Let’s go through each picture one by one and ask: “Is someone or something pushing, pulling, lifting, kicking, sliding, or moving an object?” If yes — that’s a force!
1.
Kids on a seesaw → One kid is pushing down with their weight, the other goes up. That’s force!
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2.
Kid pushing another on a swing → The boy is using his hands to push the girl. That’s force!
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3.
Apple tree with apples → Just sitting there. No one is touching or moving anything. Not a force.
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4.
Soccer ball on a ramp → The ball is about to roll down because of gravity (which is a force!). Even if no person is touching it, gravity is acting on it. So YES — this shows force in action.
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5.
Pile of rocks → Just sitting still. No movement, no push or pull. Not a force.
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6.
Girl pulling a suitcase → She’s pulling the handle — definitely using force!
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7.
Girl going down a slide → Gravity is pulling her down, and she’s sliding — that’s force at work!
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8.
Bus stop sign and bench → Nothing is moving or being pushed/pulled. Just objects sitting there. Not a force.
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Now let’s list which ones are examples of force:
- Seesaw kids →
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- Swing push →
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- Soccer ball on ramp →
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- Girl with suitcase →
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- Girl on slide →
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The others (tree, rocks, bus stop) are not showing force happening right now.
Final Answer:
Check the boxes next to:
• Kids on seesaw
• Boy pushing girl on swing
• Soccer ball on ramp
• Girl pulling suitcase
• Girl going down slide
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of types of motion worksheet.
