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Science Quiz - Forces - Pushing And Pulling (Questions)

Pushes and pulls are forces. They make things start, stop, or change direction. Let’s spot forces in toys, doors, and games.

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Fascinating Fact:

When you pull, you bring something towards you, like pulling a toy wagon or opening a drawer.

In KS1 Science, children learn that pushes and pulls are simple forces. These forces move objects, slow them down, or change their direction in everyday situations at home and school.

Key Terms

Force: A push or pull that can make something start, stop, or change how it moves.
Push: A force that moves something away from you, like pushing a door closed.
Pull: A force that moves something towards you, like pulling a toy along the floor.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you explain pushing and pulling to KS1 children?

For KS1, explain that pushing means using your hands or body to move something away, and pulling means bringing it closer, like opening doors or moving toys.

Is pushing and pulling a force in science?

Yes. In science, both pushing and pulling are types of forces. They can start movement, stop movement, or change the speed and direction of an object.

What are examples of pushes and pulls at home?

Pushing a chair under the table, closing a cupboard door, pulling a drawer open, or dragging a toy box are all pushes and pulls.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Tom pushes the toy car. What happens?

[ ]	The toy car stays still
[ ]	The toy car does not move
[ ]	The toy car gets bigger
[ ]	The toy car moves

2.

Alex pulls on his sledge. What happens?

[ ]	The sledge stays in the same place
[ ]	The sledge goes backwards
[ ]	The sledge moves forwards
[ ]	The sledge gets smaller

3.

The man is pushing against the rock. But the rock does not move. Why does the rock not move?

[ ]	The rock is too small
[ ]	The rock is too light
[ ]	The rock is too heavy
[ ]	The rock is too smooth

4.

What happens if you pull on a spring?

[ ]	The spring gets smaller
[ ]	The spring stretches
[ ]	The spring stays the same size
[ ]	The spring melts

5.

These teeth are a clockwork toy. How do you make the teeth chatter and move?

[ ]	Wind up the toy
[ ]	Drop the toy on the floor
[ ]	Recharge the batteries
[ ]	Press a button

6.

Simon’s Grandad has a very old watch. To make it go, Simon’s Grandad has to wind it up. The watch runs on _________.

[ ]	Batteries
[ ]	Electricity
[ ]	Water
[ ]	Clockwork

7.

This mum is pushing her baby in a pram. She pushes the pram. What happens?

[ ]	The pram moves to the right
[ ]	The pram does not move
[ ]	The pram goes backwards
[ ]	The pram moves to the left

8.

Luke is sat in the kart. Joe is stood behind the Kart. Joe gives the Kart a push. Which way does the kart move?

[ ]	Up in the air
[ ]	To the left
[ ]	Sideways
[ ]	To the right

9.

This is a very long freight train. The locomotives are pulling the train. What is the train doing?

[ ]	The train is going backwards
[ ]	The train is getting longer
[ ]	The train is getting shorter
[ ]	The train is going forwards

10.

A player is kicking a football. The player:

[ ]	Pulls the ball with his foot
[ ]	Pushes the ball with his foot
[ ]	Winds up the ball with his foot
[ ]	Pushes the ball with his hand

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Science Quiz - Forces - Pushing And Pulling (Answers)

1.

Tom pushes the toy car. What happens?

[ ]	The toy car stays still
[ ]	The toy car does not move
[ ]	The toy car gets bigger
[x]	The toy car moves

Does this toy car run on batteries? - No

2.

Alex pulls on his sledge. What happens?

[ ]	The sledge stays in the same place
[ ]	The sledge goes backwards
[x]	The sledge moves forwards
[ ]	The sledge gets smaller

Do you like sledging in the snow?

3.

The man is pushing against the rock. But the rock does not move. Why does the rock not move?

[ ]	The rock is too small
[ ]	The rock is too light
[x]	The rock is too heavy
[ ]	The rock is too smooth

Sometimes you can push and push, and still it won’t move!

4.

What happens if you pull on a spring?

[ ]	The spring gets smaller
[x]	The spring stretches
[ ]	The spring stays the same size
[ ]	The spring melts

Springs are stretchy. They are flexible

5.

These teeth are a clockwork toy. How do you make the teeth chatter and move?

[x]	Wind up the toy
[ ]	Drop the toy on the floor
[ ]	Recharge the batteries
[ ]	Press a button

Do you have any wind-up toys?

6.

Simon’s Grandad has a very old watch. To make it go, Simon’s Grandad has to wind it up. The watch runs on _________.

[ ]	Batteries
[ ]	Electricity
[ ]	Water
[x]	Clockwork

Do you know anyone who has a very old watch?

7.

This mum is pushing her baby in a pram. She pushes the pram. What happens?

[ ]	The pram moves to the right
[ ]	The pram does not move
[ ]	The pram goes backwards
[x]	The pram moves to the left

The baby is going backwards, but the pram moves to the left

8.

Luke is sat in the kart. Joe is stood behind the Kart. Joe gives the Kart a push. Which way does the kart move?

[ ]	Up in the air
[ ]	To the left
[ ]	Sideways
[x]	To the right

What happens if Joe pushes harder? - The kart goes to the right faster!

9.

This is a very long freight train. The locomotives are pulling the train. What is the train doing?

[ ]	The train is going backwards
[ ]	The train is getting longer
[ ]	The train is getting shorter
[x]	The train is going forwards

The train is very heavy, so the locomotives have to pull very hard

10.

A player is kicking a football. The player:

[ ]	Pulls the ball with his foot
[x]	Pushes the ball with his foot
[ ]	Winds up the ball with his foot
[ ]	Pushes the ball with his hand

Who do you think is the best football player?