Forces can be pushes or pulls that either start an object's motion, change how fast or slow it is moving, alter its direction, or stop its movement. A push is a force moving something away, while a pull brings something closer. Common examples are closing a door by pushing it, kicking a ball with a pushing force, and using a screwdriver by pulling or pushing.

1. Push and Pull
Forces

2. What is a Force?
•A force is a push or pull needed to start an object moving
or, more accurately, to make things change their motion
(the way they are moving).
•When a force is applied to an object the following can
happen:
- a stationary (still) object moves
- the speed of an object increases
- an object changes direction
- a moving object stops moving

3. Push or Pull?
Stand up and mime each of the following actions. Decide
if you are pushing or pulling. Or can you do both?
closing a door kicking a ball
using a screwdriver

4. What is a Push?
A push is a force moving something away from you.

5. What is a Pull?
A pull is a force moving something towards you.