Science Trivia

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What is the primary function of a balance scale in a laboratory?

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To measure mass.

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Why was Pluto reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet?

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Because it is too small.

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What is the sixth planet from the sun?

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Saturn.

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Who is credited with the discovery of the law of gravity?

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Nobody. Gravity has always existed.

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What does Newton's First Law state?

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An object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force.

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What is the definition of mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is the definition of a planet?

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A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet has not.