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Push and Pull

Aim: To state the meaning of force by carrying out an activity

Apparatus and materials: pencil case, spring, ping-pong ball,
bar magnet, paper clips

Steps: Carry out the activities below and record your observations.

1. 2.

Push the pencil case. Pull the pencil case.

3. 4.

Compress the spring and release it. Throw the ball up and observe
Then, stretch the spring and release it. its movement.

5. 6.

Bring two magnet bars of the same Bring a magnet bar towards some
pole together. paper clips.

Questions:
1. What is the meaning of force?
2. What is the force applied in each activity above?
3. Which activity involves a force applied without the need for contact
with the object? What is that force?

What type of force is Earth’s gravity? Explain.
6.1.1 89

8.2.6
8.2.7