Key Stage 3 Physics Quiz

When John lifts a heavy suitcase to place it in the overhead compartment of an airplane, the energy transferred to the suitcase is measured in what unit?

• Joule

• Newton

• Watt

• Ampere

At a concert, through what medium do the sound waves from the speakers reach your ears?

• Electromagnetic waves

• Sound waves

• Light waves

• Radio waves

What force causes an apple to fall straight down from a tree to the ground?

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

• Electric force

Imagine you're an astronaut on a mission to explore the solar system. As you navigate through space, you aim to land on the planet known as the Red Planet. Which planet is this?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Imagine you are camping in the mountains at sea level and you need to boil water for a cup of tea. What temperature does the water need to reach?

• 0°C

• 100°C

• 50°C

• 212°C

When preparing a batch of cookies, what term describes the amount of sugar needed?

• Weight

• Mass

• Density

• Volume

Imagine you are planning to power a remote cabin using a sustainable and clean energy source. Which of the following would you choose?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar

• Natural gas

Imagine you are a scientist observing the universe from Earth. What would be the speed of light in a vacuum?

When pushing a heavy refrigerator across the kitchen floor, what force opposes the motion?

• Tension

• Friction

• Gravity

• Normal force

Imagine you are a traveler exploring the vast landscapes of Earth. You want to send a postcard back to your family. Which continent should you mention as your home in the postcard?

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Whirlpool Galaxy

• Sombrero Galaxy