Which of the following actions involves a push rather than a pull?

Which of the following actions involves a push rather than a pull?
  1. Opening a cabinet drawer
  2. Plucking a ripe mango from a tree
  3. Kicking a football toward the goal
  4. Hoisting a flag up a pole

Solution

Kicking a ball involves pushing it away from the foot, whereas opening a drawer, plucking fruit, and hoisting a flag involve pulling.

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