Everyday Science Quiz: Physics in Your Kitchen
Why the sky is blue, why ice floats, what a kilowatt-hour is — the science of ordinary life, in 10 questions.
About this quiz
No lab coat required. These ten questions cover the science hiding in plain sight — why metal feels colder than wood at the same temperature, why we have seasons (it is not the reason most people give), and how long lightning is hotter than the sun's surface. Every answer is checked the moment you choose it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this quiz for students?
It suits curious adults and students alike — roughly middle-school science, explained in adult language.
What is a good score?
8 or more means your everyday physics is solid. Question 3 (seasons) alone trips up a famous share of adults, including some surveyed at university graduations.
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