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Sonali and Ragini set off cycling on a windy day. The wind pushed against them, rough roads slowed them, and coming downhill they sped up without pedalling at all. "Something is pulling us downhill — what could it be?" Let's follow their ride and meet the forces hiding in it.
What forces did Sonali and Ragini notice on their ride?
- The wind pushed against them, so they had to pedal harder.
- Rough parts of the road were harder to ride than smooth parts.
- They turned the handle to change direction near the sheep.
- Going downhill, something pulled them down fast without pedalling.
Why is this story about forces?
- The wind, the rough road, and the downhill pull are all forces.
- Each one is a push or a pull acting on the cycle.
- This chapter names and explains all these forces.
Example:
The downhill pull they felt is gravity — the same force that makes a dropped ball fall.
