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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 4 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? Two teams in a rope game, each team drawing the rope toward itself.
2Forces & equilibriumWhich change could a sideways push make to a rolling toy?
3Forces & equilibriumIs this a push or a pull? Zipping up a jacket.
4Waves & soundWhich sound is louder: a marching band drum or rustling leaves?
5Waves & soundWhich can carry ordinary sound across a classroom?
6Waves & soundWhich sound is louder: a ticking watch or a fire truck siren?
7Light & opticsWhich one makes its own light: a shiny spoon or a flashlight that is on?
8Light & opticsWhich sequence explains seeing a red book in a lit room?
9Light & opticsWhich one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: clear plastic wrap or a brick wall?
10Magnetism & inductionWhich object will a magnet pull toward it: a glass marble or a steel bottle cap?
11Magnetism & inductionWhat are the two ends of a bar magnet called?
12Magnetism & inductionWhat should you do with small magnets in a classroom?