Scientific Christmas

Front

What force helps Santa travel down a chimney?

Back

Pull force of Gravity

Front

What type of force is demonstrated when Mr. Grinch pushes something?

Back

Push force

Front

What phenomenon causes the Christmas Tree to look smaller and curved in a snow globe?

Back

Refraction

Front

Why is the man not getting shocked by electricity?

Back

The rubber casing is a good electrical insulator.

Front

How does the light from Rudolph's nose travel on a foggy Christmas Eve?

Back

The light from his nose traveled in a straight line.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

What is an electrical insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What is an example of a good electrical conductor?

Back

Copper is a good electrical conductor.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.