Science Max Video Quiz

What causes a compass needle to point north?

• The position of the sun

• The wind direction

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Earth's gravitational pull

When was the North Pole first reached on foot?

• 1827

• 1927

• 1727

• 1627

What is used to power the spool racer?

• A bungee cord

• A rubber band

• A metal spring

• A hydraulic pump

What is the purpose of adding gaps in a domino setup?

• To increase the speed of the chain reaction

• To make it look more interesting

• To make it easier to set up

• To prevent the entire run from falling if one part collapses

What happens to the bottom of a spring when it is dropped?

• It bounces back up

• It falls immediately

• It stays in place until the top reaches it

• It moves upward

Why did the larger stomp rocket not perform as well as expected?

• The launch angle was incorrect

• The air was flowing too slowly out of the larger pipe

• The rocket was too heavy

• The rocket was not aerodynamic

What was suggested as a larger air container for the stomp rocket?

• A plastic bag

• A balloon

• A larger bottle

• An air mattress

What was the primary use of the Archimedes screw?

• To drill holes in wood

• To lift water

• To measure wind speed

• To generate electricity

How does the Archimedes screw move water?

• By creating a vacuum

• By rotating and lifting water through its spiral

• By using gravity

• By using a pump

Who was Archimedes?

• A mathematician from the 20th century

• A modern physicist

• An ancient inventor and scientist

• A famous explorer