Physics Part 1

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    What is the approximate terminal velocity of the fastest raindrops?

    • 100 Metres/Second
    • 9 Metres/Second
    • 1 Metre/Second
    • 500 Metres/Second
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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.


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  • 2. 

    What would a meteorologist use a barometer to measure?

    • Humidity

    • Stability

    • Temperature

    • Atmospheric Pressure

    Correct Answer
    A. Atmospheric Pressure
  • 3. 

    WHAT DOES EARTH'S TILTED AXIS AFFECT?

    • SEASONS AND CLIMATE

    • CLOUD COVER

    • OCEAN TEMPERATURE

    • GRAVITY

    Correct Answer
    A. SEASONS AND CLIMATE
  • 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. 

    What is the SI base unit of luminous intensity?

    • Candela

    • Gigawatt

    • Watt

    • Joule

    Correct Answer
    A. Candela
  • 8. 

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

    • Plasma

    • Superfluid

    • Light

    • Gas

    Correct Answer
    A. Plasma

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