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Grade 2 Physics diagnostic

12 questions on forces & equilibrium, waves & sound, light & optics and magnetism & induction. Answer what you can, then check your answers to see which topics are secure and what to practise next.

12 questions4 topicsAbout 15 minutesSet 1 of 5

Skip a question if you do not know the answer. It is better than guessing, because it shows what to practise.

1Forces & equilibriumIs this a push or a pull? Towing a wagon behind you by its handle.
2Forces & equilibriumWhich observation describes motion rather than colour?
3Forces & equilibriumIs this a push or a pull? Pressing a doorbell button.
4Waves & soundWhich sound is louder: a marching band drum or a pencil writing on paper?
5Waves & soundWhich can carry ordinary sound across a classroom?
6Waves & soundWhich sound is quieter: a lawn mower or a cat purring?
7Light & opticsWhich one makes its own light: a flashlight that is on or a bicycle reflector?
8Light & opticsWhat makes a shadow behind an opaque card?
9Light & opticsWhich one makes its own light: a firefly or a shiny spoon?
10Magnetism & inductionWhich object will a magnet pull toward it: a steel paper clip or a sheet of paper?
11Magnetism & inductionTwo magnets are held with their south poles facing each other. What happens?
12Magnetism & inductionWhich statement is the best testable prediction?