QUESTIONS: New York Hall of Science: Everyday Physics

1. When and why was the New York Hall of Science created?
2. Why is an understanding of physics important? List three ideas or activities that require an understanding of physics.
3. In this episode, Adiel Fernandez says, “If you want to explore the universe, you need to play by the universe’s rules.” Do you agree, or disagree, with this statement? Explain your answer with specific examples.
4. How does the surface of a floor affect a bouncing ball? Using physics terminology, what happens when a ball is dropped on a foam floor? What about a concrete floor?
5. Draw and label five examples levers that are used in everyday life. What is the advantage in using a lever?
6. In your own words, explain the law of conservation of angular momentum. Give another example of when this law would apply.
7. Adiel Fernandez states that space exploration has been successful for two reasons. What are they?
8. Would you like to be a physicist? Support your answer. What skills would you need for this career?

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