physical world
 : Knowledge Tasks
8k
Approach: Station Level: Year 4 & year 8
  % responses
y4
y8

floats

1. The picture shows three solid blocks of the same size floating in water.
Which block weighs the most?

a. Block A
b. Block B (correct choice)
c. Block C
d. The blocks all weigh the same.
2
84
11
3
1
88
3
8

2. Which travels fastest?

a. A car
4
1
b. A jet plane
31
4
c. Sound
19
20
d. Light (correct choice)
46
75

Year 8 only

 



torches
3. Paul and Lisa buy the same type of torch. Paul takes the reflector off his torch.
Which torch shines more light on a wall 5 metres in front of the torch?
a. Paul's
17
b. Lisa's (correct choice) 
83
Explain your answer
Good explanation
28


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