Why is it easier to pull a cart over a bump instead of pushing it over one?
In: Physics
It’s because of how you interact with the balance of the cart. When you go over a bump, the front wheels have to lift, meaning the cart needs to tip slightly. When you pull the cart, you directly lift the front, but when you push, you’re on the opposite side of the fulcrum from the point that you need to manipulate. There’s also a bit of biology involved in how you use your arms to push versus pull and distribute force in that manner.
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