Physics Quiz

Which is the correct order, starting with the smallest and ending with the largest?

• Planet-star-galaxy

• Star-planet-galaxy

• Galaxy-star-planet

• Planet-galaxy-star

Which is the third planet from the sun?

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth

• Saturn

Which force keeps the planets in orbit?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetic

• None of these

Why does an astronaut weigh less on the Moon than on the Earth?

• The moon has no atmosphere

• The moon has no gravity

• The force of gravity is weaker on the surface of the Moon than on the surface of the Earth

• None of these

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What is the weight of a 20kg box on the earth?

• 2 N

• 20 N

• 200 N

• 2000 N

The orbits of the planets are:

• Perfect circles

• Random lines

• Spheres

• None of these

The further away from the Sun:

• The faster the planet moves

• The hotter the planet is

• The longer the planet’s orbit takes

• The slower the planet moves

Why is a day on Mars about 37 minutes longer than a day on Earth?

• Martian watches don’t keep very good time

• Mars spins more slowly on its axis than Earth does

• Mars spins faster on its axis than Earth does

• None of these

In which direction does the Earth spin?

• From west to east

• From east to west

• From north to south

• From south to north

Why do we have seasons on Earth?

• The Earth is closer to the Sun in summer than it is in winter

• The Sun is brighter in summer than it is in winter

• The Earth’s axis is tilted

• The Sun’s axis is tilted