Forces
Motion
Energy
Waves
Mystery
100

The force that keeps Earth in orbit

Gravity

100

What is the unit for speed?

MpH or m/h or Miles per Hour

100

Energy at rest is what kind of energy?

Potential Energy

100

What are the three kinds of a medium?

Solid, Liquid, and Gas

100

This is happening to an object when it has negative acceleration.

Slowing down

200

This force is exerted when two objects are sliding past each other

Friction

200

In absence of acceleration, a moving object has a constant this.

Speed

200

a light bulb converts electrical energy into which of the following energy?

A) light only

B) heat and light

C) heat only

D) light and motion

B) Heat and Light

200

How do sound waves move?

Through vibrations / longitudinal waves

200

Daily Double

What is the unit of measurement for forces?

Newtons

300

Which force stops you from going through the ground? Think about a book on a desk.

Normal Force

300

What is Newton's Third Law? I will accept definition or the name of the law.

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.


300

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy is never created or destroyed, it is only ________ from one form to another.

Transformed

300

What can sound not travel through?

A vacuum / empty space

300

SUPER DUPER CRAZY QUESTION

This goes for any team not just the one who chose it.

What are the three waves of energy? You get 300 for everyone you name.

Longitudinal, Transverse, and Surface.

400

What two forces affect planes / air craft the most?

Air Resistance and Gravity

400

What is Newton's Second Law? I will accept definition or the name of the law.

More force = more acceleration. Heavier objects need more force to accelerate. (F = ma)

400

Energy that is stored in coils, springs, or rubber bands.

Elastic Potential Energy

400

How do we know certain waves are more dangerous than others?

Frequency / Wavelength or the amount of energy they carry.

400

What does the acronym MR CENTS stand for?

Mechanical

Radiant

Chemical

Electrical

Nuclear

Thermal

Sound

500
What is an Unbalanced Force?

Forces acting on an object that causes the object to move. Net Force over 0.

500

The tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion is known as this. Also, another name for Newton's First Law of Motion.

Inertia

500

What is an object that goes through 3+ energy transformations. List out the transformations occurring.

Any correct answer

500

What are 4 of the waves from the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

Radio, Microwave, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, Gamma Rays.

500

Why does your team deserve these points? 

My choice

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