Holiday Questions
Snow
Waves
Energy
Forces
100
Name 3 holidays that are celebrated in December.
Christmas
Hanukah
Kwanza
St. Nicholas Day
100
What is a simple definition for Snow.
HINT: Looking for a science term.
A type of precipitation that involves water vapor that is frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes.
100
What are 2 TYPES of waves
Longitudinal
and
Transverse
100
What does energy allow us to do?
Work
100
What is the most basic definition of a force?
A push or a pull
200
Traditionally, what are Christians celebrating on Christmas Day?
What happened?
Jesus was born
200
What temperature does it typically need to be outside in order for it to snow.
BONUS: What is the temperature is C.
32 degrees F
0 degrees C
200
How is amplitude measured?
From the equilibrium position to the trough/crest
200
List 5 types of Energy
Kinetic
Potential
magnetic
electric
sound
radiant
mechanical
thermal
elastic
200
What are two things that all forces have.
Direction and magnitude/size/strength
300
According to Spotify, what is the MOST popular Christmas Song?
Mariah Carey: All I want for Christmas is you
300
List 4 activities that can be done on a snow day.
Sledding
Snowball fight
Snowman
Snow Angel
300
What are 2 wave properties that you can find in a longitudinal wave, but cannot find in a transverse wave?
(Think back to our quiz and labeling)
Compression
and
Rarefaction
300
Which classroom has more potential energy?
Room: 220
Room:110
220
300
Think about Newton's Second Law. What happens to Acceleration as Mass is increased.
Acceleration decreases as mass is increased
400
How many candles are on a Menorah?
Hint: There is more than one answer.
Typically 7 or 9
400
What decade was the first Winter Olympics?
BONUS: What year was the first Winter Olympics
1924
400
Give 3 examples of resonance
Child swinging
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (galloping Gertie)
Breaking glass with your voice
Seismic wave and building
400
Mechanical energy is the sum of these two energies.
Potential and Kinetic
400
This section of a car compresses during a collision to absorb the force and impact in order to protect the driver.
Crumple Zone
500
What did your true love send to you on the 1st-12th day of Christmas?
12 drummers drumming
11 pipers pipping
10 lords a leaping
9 ladies dancing
8 maids a milking
7 swans a swimming
6 geese a laying
5 golden rings
4 calling birds
3 French hens
2 turtle doves
and a partridge in a pear tree
500
Which mountain in Washington State holds the WORLD RECORD for most snow fall.
Mt Baker
The world record for the most snow in one year is now held by Mount Baker (elevation: 10,775 feet / 3,285 meters) in Washington State, USA. The Mount Baker Ski Area reported 1,140 inches (95 feet) / 2,896 cm (29 meters) of snowfall for the 1998-99 season.
500
What has to happen in order for resonance to occur?
Outside/external frequency needs to match the natural frequency of the object.
500
Describe the energy pathway for our classroom. Where does the energy come from for us to turn on our lights and smart board?
1. Electrical Energy from outlet
2. Power Lines
3. Dam/Windmill/Refinery/Solar
4. Water/Wind/Burning/Sunlight
5. The Sun = Nuclear Energy transforms to Radiant Energy
500
Draw a Force Diagram for this image.
Gravity= straight down
Friction/drag= Opposite of the direction the object is moving
Normal Force= Perpendicular to the surface