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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 5 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? Opening a drawer toward you.
2Forces & equilibriumA child presses a toy car away from their hand. Is this a push or a pull?
3Forces & equilibriumIs this a push or a pull? Pressing a doorbell button.
4Waves & soundWhich sound is louder: a whisper or a jet plane taking off?
5Waves & soundA gently plucked elastic band moves back and forth. What is that motion called?
6Waves & soundWhich sound is louder: a cat purring or a fire truck siren?
7Light & opticsWhich one makes its own light: a lamp that is switched on or the Moon?
8Light & opticsWhich is a safe way to investigate a shadow?
9Light & opticsWhich one lets light pass through so you can see clearly through it: a metal pan or clean water in a glass?
10Magnetism & inductionWhich object will a magnet pull toward it: an aluminium can or an iron bolt?
11Magnetism & inductionTwo magnets are held with their north poles facing each other. What happens?
12Magnetism & inductionWhich statement is the best testable prediction?