Space Exploration and Gravity Quiz

What is the name of the first man-made satellite launched into space?

• Voyager 1

• Sputnik 1

• Mercury 7

• Apollo 11

During which phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• First quarter phase

• Waxing crescent phase

• New moon phase

• Full moon phase

What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

• gravity

• friction

• repulsion

• magnetism

How does gravity affect the motion of a falling object?

• Gravity causes the falling object to move sideways.

• Gravity decelerates the falling object away from the Earth.

• Gravity has no effect on the motion of a falling object.

• Gravity accelerates the falling object towards the Earth.

Why do astronauts experience weightlessness in space?

• Astronauts experience weightlessness in space as a result of the strong magnetic fields present.

• Astronauts experience weightlessness in space because they are wearing special suits that counteract gravity.

• Astronauts experience weightlessness in space because they are in a state of free fall towards the Earth.

• Astronauts experience weightlessness in space due to the lack of gravity on Earth.

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Venus

What is the name of the first toy to be advertised on television?

• Dr. Carrot Brain

• Mrs. Potato Head

• Mr. Potato Head

• Captain Corn

How does a toy car demonstrate the concept of potential energy?

• A toy car demonstrates potential energy by emitting light when lifted.

• A toy car demonstrates potential energy by flying in the air.

• A toy car demonstrates potential energy by making sounds when released.

• A toy car demonstrates the concept of potential energy by gaining potential energy when lifted to a height and converting it into kinetic energy when released to roll down.

What happens to the weight of an object when it is taken to the moon?

• The weight of an object becomes negative on the moon.

• The weight of an object increases on the moon.

• The weight of an object remains the same on the moon.

• The weight of an object decreases on the moon.

What is the term used to describe the force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid?

• push

• drag

• thrust

• lift