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Every time you move, interact with an object, or play a sport, you are using forces. A force is simply a push or a pull acting upon an object.
How can you tell whether an everyday action is pushing something away or pulling it closer?

Pushing and Pulling

A push is a force that moves an object away from whatever is applying the force. A pull is a force that brings an object closer to whatever is applying the force.
What about simple tools we touch dozens of times every single day, like doors?

Opening and Closing Doors

Entering a building often requires you to choose between forces depending on the door handle. A flat metal plate tells you to apply a push force, while a handle invites a pull force.
When you open a refrigerator, your fingers grip the handle and pull the door toward your body, overcoming the magnetic seal holding it shut.
What happens when push and pull forces are used together during sports and play?

Forces in Sports and Motion

When you kick a soccer ball, your shoe makes contact and applies a swift push force directly against the ball's surface, accelerating it across the grass.