Magnetism
Oh, Density! Oh, Density!
Science and The Grinch
Hmmmm.
Random Trivia
100

Two magnets are misaligned if their magnetic field lines are . . . 

Both attracting and repelling at the same time. 

100

The density of a bag of candy must be what if the volume is 25 and the mass is 525. 

Density = mass/volume 

Density = 525 /25 = 21

100

“And what happened then? Well...in Whoville they say, That the Grinch's small heart Grew three sizes that day!” The Grinch’s heart grew three sizes bigger which is evidence of a: 

- Physical Change 

- Chemical Change 

Physical Change 

100

In what direction is a compass always going to point?

To the north.

100

What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?

A lump of coal

200

Moving ___________ poles closer together always causes an _____________ in PE in a system of magnets. 

1. Like, Same, Similar 

2. Increase 

200

Which is less dense: 

A marshmallow or candy cane?

Marshmallow

200

“The Grinch had been caught by this tiny Who daughter, Who'd got out of bed for a cup of cold water.” The temperature of the water is cold which means the kinetic energy is: 

High or low 

The KE is low 

200

What would you call Santa's sleigh, the reindeer and all of the parts working together to make it work? 

Hint: it's a science word. 

A system

200

In the United States, over 2 billion of these are sent each year at Christmastime.


Christmas Cards

300

What would have more potential energy: 

Two strong magnets that are 10 cm apart OR 

two strong magnets that are 5.4 cm apart?

Two strong magnets that are 5.4 cm apart

300

An elf from Santa's workshop is trying to figure out the density of coal. 

The mass is 400 grams. 

The volume is 100 grams/cm3

What is the density of the coal?

Density= Mass/Volume 

400 g / 100 g/cm

The density of the coal is : 4 g/cm3

300

And the Grinch, with his grinch-feet ice-cold in the snow, Stood puzzling and puzzling: "How could it be so?” Because the Grinch was walking through the snow his feet got cold. Is there high or low friction between his feet and the snow?

Low friction

300

What is the velocity of a reindeer that moved at 100 m/s in 5 seconds?

Velocity = Speed/time 

Velocity = 100 / 5 = 20 m/s

300

What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?

Bah! Humbug!

400

Magnets that are repelling will have the following set-ups: 

_________ pole and ________ pole

OR 

_________ pole and ________ pole

North pole and north pole 

South pole and south pole 

400

A pile of snow has a mass of 45 grams and a volume of 15 cm3. What is the density of the pile of snow?

3 g/cm3

400

“Then the Grinch said, "Giddap!" And the sleigh started down, Toward the homes where the Whos Lay asnooze in their town.” The Grinch sledding down the mountain is an example of: 

Thermal Energy 

Kinetic Energy 

Potential Energy 

Kinetic Energy

400

What two things do we think electromagnetism encompasses?

Electricity and magnetism

400

How much weight is it said that the average American gains over the holidays?

1 pound

500

Will a magnet system have greater potential energy if there is a strong force when two magnets are held together and then released or if there is a really strong force when two magnets are held together and then released?

If there is a really strong force when two magnets are held together and then released. 

500

The average Christmas present has a density of 2.15 kg/L. What would you expect the mass (in grams) to be of a present having a volume of 3650 mL? 

Density = mass/volume 

Mass = density x volume 

Mass = (2.15) x (3.5) = 7.74 grams 

500

Fill in the blank: 

Max is to The Grinch like ___________ is to Miss Halpern.

Butters!!

500

What laws would you associate with by far the most famous scientist to have been born on Christmas Day?

The Laws of Motion (Sir Isaac Newton)

500

According to the Buddy the Elf, what are the four main food groups? 

Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup