Physics Part 1

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What would a meteorologist use a barometer to measure?
- Humidity
- Stability
- Temperature
- Atmospheric Pressure

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Explore fundamental physics concepts with 'Physics Part 1'. This quiz assesses knowledge on topics like terminal velocity, atmospheric pressure, Earth's climate, absolute zero, and measurement scales. Ideal for learners seeking to understand basic physical phenomena.

2.

WHAT DOES EARTH'S TILTED AXIS AFFECT?
- SEASONS AND CLIMATE
- CLOUD COVER
- OCEAN TEMPERATURE
- GRAVITY
Correct Answer

A. SEASONS AND CLIMATE
3.

What is the approximate terminal velocity of the fastest raindrops?
- 100 Metres/Second
- 9 Metres/Second
- 1 Metre/Second
- 500 Metres/Second
Correct Answer

A. 9 Metres/Second
4.

What temperature on the Celsius scale equals absolute zero?
- -40 Degrees
- -459.67 Degrees
- Zero Degrees
- -273.15 Degrees
Correct Answer

A. -273.15 Degrees
5.

What eighteenth-century glassblower produced the first mercury thermometer?
- Edmund Halley
- Anders Celsius
- Isaac Newton
- Gabriel Fahrenheit
Correct Answer

A. Gabriel Fahrenheit
6.

What is rated from 0 to 12 on the Beaufort scale?
- Volcanic Activity
- Earthquake Force
- Wind Intensity
- Plant Growth
Correct Answer

A. Wind Intensity
7.

Lightning, flames and stars are all examples of what state of matter?
- Plasma
- Superfluid
- Light
- Gas
Correct Answer

A. Plasma
8.

What is the SI base unit of luminous intensity?
- Candela
- Gigawatt
- Watt
- Joule
Correct Answer

A. Candela

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Physics Part 1

What would a meteorologist use a barometer to measure?

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WHAT DOES EARTH'S TILTED AXIS AFFECT?

What is the approximate terminal velocity of the fastest raindrops?

What temperature on the Celsius scale equals absolute zero?

What eighteenth-century glassblower produced the first mercury thermometer?

What is rated from 0 to 12 on the Beaufort scale?

Lightning, flames and stars are all examples of what state of matter?

What is the SI base unit of luminous intensity?