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Physics Quiz Bowl (Wellesley SP24)
Physics Quiz Bowl (Wellesley SP24)
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1
What is the largest degree of rotational symmetry a crystal can have? (Zach Addison)
3-fold
6-fold
4-fold
5-fold
2
How many current physics faculty members earned at least one degree from MIT?(Zach Addison)
Between 1-10%
between 30-40%
between 15-25%
between 45-55%
3
Glenn Stark: A Physics 108 Question!
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Albert Einstein
Marie Curie
Richard Feynman
4
Whose pet is this?
Erin’s
Glenn's
James'
Becky’s
5
Glenn Stark began his career at Wellesley College in 1987. How many students graduated with a physics degree in 1987-88?
four
one
seven
sixteen
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The magnetic field of the Earth is crucial to human survival for this reason ( Jeff Wetter)
b. It shields the earth from high speed particles emitted by the sun
c. It allows us to use GPS
d. It aids in transmission of electricity through power lines
a. It shields the earth from asteroids
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Which of these is NOT a conservative force? (Aaron Mowitz)
Gravitational force
Electrostatic force
Friction force
Spring force
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What is the title of the GravMas carol (written by an alum!) sung to the tune of "Let it Snow"?
Let it Grow
Let it Glow
Let it Flow
Let it Go
9
You can burn a piece of paper using sunlight and a small lens or magnifying glass. Could you do the same with moonlight?
False
True
10
There are more dogs in Physics department (Katie Hall)
False
True
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What was Dr. McAskill's minor in college?
Russian
French
kinesiology
There wasn't time for a minor because she did a double major.
12
Which physicist is the following theorem named after: For every symmetry in a system, there is a conserved quantity.
Hamilton
Euler
Noether
Lagrange
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Jeff Wetter's favorite sport is:
c. Rock climbing
d. Baseball
a. Soccer
b. Ultimate Frisbee