Question

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drag and drop the words or phrases that accurately identify the type of force that is acting on each object.

1. a child rolls out of bed and falls to the floor.
2. a mechanic uses a magnet to pick up a metal bolt under the car.
3. a girl kicks a soccer ball.
4. a man opens a door toward himself.

friction
repulsion
magnetism
push
pull
south
north
gravity

Explanation:

1. When a child rolls out of bed and falls to the floor, the force acting on the child is gravity. Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.
2. When a mechanic uses a magnet to pick up a metal bolt under the car, the force acting is magnetism. Magnets attract certain metals.
3. When a girl kicks a soccer ball, she is applying a push force. A kick is a form of pushing.
4. When a man opens a door toward himself, he is using a pull force. Pulling is the action of moving something towards oneself.

Answer:

1. gravity
2. magnetism
3. push
4. pull