Physics Riddles
I go up and I go down, I am blazing and hot. If you look right at me, your eyes will wish you had not. What am I?
The Sun
What is 92
81
This physicist developed ALS at 21 years and stayed in a wheelchair till his late 70's
Stephen Hawking
A person who studies Physics is known as a what?
Physicist
What is the symbol for Silver on the periodic table of elements?
Ag
What is the center of gravity?
The letter "V".
The missing side of a triangle when a=3 and c=5.
What is b=4?
In 2017 NASA dedicated this Computational Research Facility, at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va to this scientist.
Katherine Johnson
What is the study of space called?
Astronomy
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206 bones
You can't see me, but I can see you; To be more specific, I see through.What am I?
An X-ray.
This trig function is defined as opposite over adjacent.
What is TANGENT?
This Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist pioneered research on radioactivity.
Marie Curie
Someone who is in charge of the design and development of aircraft and spacecraft is known as what? (job title?)
Aerospace Engineer
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3 hearts
It is impossible for me to be created, and I can never be destroyed, I can only change form. What am I?
Energy
Name the two special right triangles
What is 45, 45, 90 and 30, 60, 90?
This scientist invented calculus.
Isaac Newton
A person who uses the physics of light to create illusions, is known as a what?
Optical Illusionists.....(not a Magician!)
The fastest land animal is the world is what?
a Cheetah
What is a Priest's favorite part about Physics?
Mass
What is the answer to a division problem called?
The Quotient
She was known to many scientists as the "First Lady of Physics"
Chien-Shiung Wu
A person who designs buildings and structures using physics, and often oversees the construction, is known as a what
Architect
What is the largest living structure on Earth?
The Great Barrier Reef