What is physics?
What branch of science studies forces, motion, energy and how things move?
Physics
Is a push or pull a force?
Yes
Which law says that objects keep doing what they are doing unless a force acts on them?
Newton's First Law (Law of Inertia)
Is kicking a football a push or a pull?
Push
How many days are there in a leap year?
366
True or False: Physics only studies things that happen in space.
False
Is gravity a contact force or a non-contact force?
Non-contact force
Finish the sentence: For every action there is an ________.
Equal and opposite reaction.
Is opening a drawer usually a push or a pull?
Pull
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Name two things a physicist might study.
forces, motion, electricity, light, sound, magnets, energy, gravity.
Name three different types of forces.
gravity, friction, magnetic, air resistance, applied force, normal force, tension, push, pull.
Which law explains why pushing harder on a shopping trolley makes it speed up more?
Newton's Second Law
Which force pulls everything towards Earth?
Gravity
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue Whale
A soccer ball is kicked across a field. Which branch of science best explains why it moves and slows down?
Physics
A person drags a suitcase along the ground. Name two forces acting on the suitcase.
Applied force (pull), friction, gravity, normal force.
Why do passengers move forward when a car suddenly stops?
Because of inertia (Newton's First Law)
A magnet attracts a paperclip without touching it. Is this a contact or non-contact force?
Non-contact force
Which Australian animal is famous for carrying its baby in a pouch?
Kangaroo (Koala is also acceptable.)
Explain why physics is important in everyday life. Give one example.
driving a car, riding a bike, sports, electricity, bridges, phones, rockets, etc.
Which force slows down a bicycle when you stop pedalling?
Friction (and air resistance is also acceptable).
A rocket pushes hot gases downward. Which of Newton's Laws explains why the rocket moves upward?
Newton's Third Law.
A book is sitting still on a table. Name two forces acting on the book.
Gravity pulling down and the normal/support force pushing up.
What is the only continent that is also a country?
Australia