Christmas Physics

Front

What is the color of the Grinch?

Back

Green

Front

What is the force of gravity on a person or object on the surface of a planet called?

Back

Weight.

Front

Are mass and weight the same for Santa?

Back

False

Front

What is the name of the little boy in the famous Christmas film 'Home Alone'?

Back

Kevin

Front

Which of these is a unit of work?

Back

Joule

Front

What is the definition of mass?

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as mass times the acceleration due to gravity.

Front

What is terminal velocity?

Back

Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the medium prevents further acceleration.

Front

What is free fall?

Back

Free fall is the motion of a body where gravity is the only force acting upon it.

Front

What is the formula for calculating work?

Back

Work = Force x Distance.