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Science in the Peak, Tuesday 30 June - 4 July 2009, Buxton, Derbyshire
Quiz
Schools and Students Project Competition

In addition to the Science in the Peak event, SciTec would be pleased to hear of any projects that explore one or more of the events 3 themes;  Physics and Astronomy, Ecology and the Environment, Creativity in Science.

The projects can take the form of a group project or an individual student project.  The winning group project will receive a High Street voucher to the value of £100, with runners up receiving a £50 or £25 voucher.  A Nintendo Wii will be offered to the winner of the individual student project.

For further information, please click here.

Open to all schools within Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire local authorities

Try our Science in the Peak taster quiz to test your knowledge of the events key themes.  For a chance to win a Nintendo Wii, click here to test your knowledge even further by attempting our full Science in the Peak online quiz. Alternatively click here to download the PDF version.
Question 1
Does the sun have to be shining for a solar electric or solar water heating panel to work?
A. Yes
B. No
Question 2
How long will a solar electric panel last?
A. 5-9 years
B. 10-19 years
C. 20-30 years
Question 3
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
A. Earth
B. Jupiter
C. Neptune
Question 4
Who was the first man on the moon?
A. Buzz Aldrin
B. Michael Collins
C. Neil Armstrong
Question 5
Who first published special and then general theories of relativity?
A. Albert Einstein
B. Isaac Newton
C. Stephen Hawking
Question 6
The most famous TV time traveller is Dr. Who. Which planet does he come from?
A. Pluto
B. Gallifrey
C. Tatooine
Question 7
Which force enables us to move without slipping?
A. Friction
B. Gravity
C. Inertia
Question 8
If we lower our centre of mass do we become more or less stable?
A. More
B. Less
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