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What % Physicist Are You?
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Prove that you know the language of the physical world. Does your understanding of natural phenomena start or stop at E=MC^2? Find out what it takes to think like the physics lords who came before us!
Can You Pass This Periodic Table Trivia Quiz?
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Let's take a trip back to high school chemistry class! Do you remember all those fun things you were taught about the periodic table? Jog your memory with this quiz, and we'll tell you how much knowledge your big brain managed to retain.
It's Elementary: The Periodic Table Quiz
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The periodic table of elements was an important turning point in the history of the chemistry. Take HowStuffWorks' periodic table quiz to learn more.
How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
Do You Know More About Physics Than a 5th Grader?
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Hey there smarty-pants! It's time to put your science skills to the test with the ultimate quiz, to find out if you're smarter than a fifth grader in physics!
How Space Collisions Work
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Space collisions happen when stars, asteroids and even galaxies smash into one another. Learn what space collisions look like and what the results are.
How Radiation Sickness Works
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Radiation sickness can be terrifying, painful and -- in some cases -- fatal. Learn about the causes and symptoms of radiation sickness.
The MOAB Bomb: A Massive Force, But No Match for Nukes
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The MOAB is the largest nonnuclear bomb ever used by the U.S. So what makes it OK to drop this bomb and not a nuclear warhead? We dive in to find out.
How Plasma Cutters Work
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The metal used to construct buildings resists all sorts of damage, making it a very reliable material -- and very difficult to manipulate into the appropriate form. Enter the plasma cutter. Learn all about the amazing device that cuts through metal like a knife through warm butter.
Can You Pass a Basic Chemistry Test?
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Do you know the periodic table from Argon to Zirconium? Test your chemistry knowledge with this basic quiz! It'll be a gas!