Forces & Motion
What is a force?
A push or pull
What force makes objects fall without touching them?
Gravity
The more you take from me, the bigger I get. What am I?
A hole
In The Lion King, what is the name of Simba’s evil uncle?
Scar
What is H₂O more commonly known as?
Water
This force is the rubbing of two surfaces against each other.
Friction
Name two examples of non-contact forces.
Gravity, magnetism, static electricity
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
In The Incredibles, what is the baby’s name?
Jack-Jack
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What unit is force measured in?
Newtons (N)
Which is stronger on Earth’s surface - gravity or magnetism?
Gravity
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
In SpongeBob SquarePants, what is the name of SpongeBob’s pet snail?
Gary
How many bones are in the adult human body? (I will award within +/-10)
206
What happens to your weight if you travel to the Moon?
It decreases (gravity is weaker).
Why does a compass needle point north?
Because of Earth’s magnetic field
I’m always moving but have no legs. What am I?
Time
In Harry Potter, what spell is used to disarm an opponent?
Expelliarmus
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Who discovered the three laws of motion?
Sir Isaac Newton
When a parachute opens, what contact force helps slow the person down?
Air resistance
I am light as a feather, but no one can hold me for long. What am I?
Your breath
In Doctor Who, what is the name of the Doctor’s time machine?
The TARDIS
What planet has the most moons in our solar system?
Saturn (over 140 confirmed)