Force & Motion
The distance an object travels in during a specific time frame is referred to as its what?
Speed
If an object is in free fall, what is the only force that is acting upon that object?
Gravity
What is study of the science of sound is known as what?
Acoustics
A person who studies Physics is known as a what?
Physicist
What is the symbol for Silver on the periodic table of elements?
Ag
True or False: You must touch an object to apply a force to it?
False
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
Energy can neither be created or destroyed, but only transferred and transformed.
Where does sound travel faster; water or air?
Water
What is the study of space called?
Astronomy
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206 bones
What is the name of the force keeping you in your seat on a rollercoaster when it goes upside down?
Centripetal Force
Which famous physicist created the Laws of Gravity?
Sir Isaac Newton
If you mix all of the colors of light together, do you get black, white or a rainbow?
White light
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
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This is commonly known as what law?
Newton's Third Law of Motion
On the moon, which would hit the ground first if they were dropped from the same height and at the same time: a feather or a bowling ball?
They would hit at the same time
What travels at the fastest speed possible: Light or Sound?
Light
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
Which muscle in the human body can produce the most force for its size?
Masseter or jaw muscle
Energy of an object in motion is known as what?
Kinetic Energy
What does the acronym LASER stand for?
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
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