Introduction to Physics

Open Ended

What are some ways in which physics impacts our daily lives?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why the sky appears red during sunrise and sunset?

• The sun is closer to the Earth at these times

• Light from the sun passes through more atmosphere, scattering shorter wavelengths

• The temperature of the sun changes

• Clouds reflect more sunlight during these times

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of energy being released as heat and light?

• Burning wood

• Birds flying

• Formation of ocean waves

• Spherical shape of soap bubbles

Multiple Choice

What is a common factor between the falling of objects and the sinking of objects as shown in the images?

• Both are caused by gravity

• Both are caused by wind

• Both are caused by magnetism

• Both are caused by electricity

Multiple Select

Which of the following phenomena are influenced by the force of gravity?

• Falling of objects

• Birds flying in the sky

• Sinking of objects

• Moon orbiting around the earth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes physics?

• Physics is the study of various physical phenomena and the fundamental laws governing them.

• Physics is the study of living organisms and their interactions.

• Physics is the study of chemical reactions and compounds.

• Physics is the study of historical events and their impact.

Open Ended

How do the rules in sports relate to the principles governing physical phenomena in nature?

Fill in the Blank

Physics is a ___ science that deals with the most basic things of nature.

Open Ended

Explain how observation of physical phenomena can lead to the discovery of scientific laws, using Newton's work as an example.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered the most basic things of nature studied in physics?

• Force

• Heat

• Electricity

• Photosynthesis

Fill in the Blank

Newton observed the falling of an apple from a tree and the orbiting of the moon around the earth. These observations led to the discovery of the ___ of gravitation.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a chemical phenomenon?

• Formation of rainbow

• Rusting of iron

• Pumping of blood by heart

• Formation of clouds

Multiple Choice

Which branch of physics was developed after the 19th century?

• Classical mechanics

• Wave physics

• Quantum mechanics

• Thermodynamics

Open Ended

Explain the difference between classical physics and modern physics, providing examples of each branch.

Multiple Choice

Which branch of physics studies the effects produced by a force, such as the motion of a car, loading on a bridge, and the working of hydraulic machines?

• Classical mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism

Multiple Select

Which of the following phenomena are studied under wave physics?

• To and fro motion of a swing

• Sound produced by a violin

• Waves on water surface

• Expansion of mercury in a thermometer

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the main focus of classical mechanics and wave physics as shown in the images.

Fill in the Blank

Thermodynamics is the study of effects produced by ___.

Open Ended

What is the main difference between the topics studied in electromagnetism and optics?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of atomic physics?

• Neon sign board

• Working of a LASER

• Working of X-Ray Machine

• Working of an engine

Open Ended

After learning about the basics of physics and observing natural phenomena like sunrise and sunset, what is one question you still have or something you would like to explore further in physics?

Open Ended

What are some differences you observe between sunrise and sunset based on the images?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an application of nuclear physics?

• Nuclear power generation

• Carbon dating

• Working of Radiotherapy Machine

• Photosynthesis

Open Ended

Explain how the study of quantum mechanics has contributed to advancements in technology, citing at least two examples from the images.

Multiple Select

Without knowledge of fundamental principles of physics, which of the following can biologists NOT understand?

• How brain controls our body

• How plants carry out photosynthesis

• Why firework produce different colours

• Formation and eruption of lava

Fill in the Blank

Chemists cannot understand why fireworks produce different ___ without knowledge of fundamental principles of physics.

Open Ended

Discuss how the fundamental principles of physics are essential for understanding natural phenomena in at least two different scientific fields, as illustrated in the images.

Multiple Choice

Which scientific field would struggle to understand the formation and eruption of lava without physics?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geology

• Astronomy