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Introduction to Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

An exploration of the science of the extremely small, focusing on scale and applications.

science technology engineering
18 Questions Medium Ages 5+ Oct 20, 2026
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1 How many nanometres are in one metre?
  • A 100
  • B 1,000
  • C 1,000,000
  • D 1,000,000,000
2 Which tool do scientists use to see objects at the nanoscale?
  • A Magnifying glass
  • B Scanning electron microscope
  • C Standard camera
  • D Binoculars
3 What is the prefix 'nano-' derived from, meaning dwarf in Greek?
  • A Nanos
  • B Nanum
  • C Nanom
  • D Nanoski
4 Which material is a famous carbon-based nanomaterial shaped like a tube?
  • A Carbon nanotube
  • B Diamond rod
  • C Graphite sheet
  • D Silicon wire
5 At the nanoscale, which property of materials often changes compared to their bulk form?
  • A Weight
  • B Colour
  • C Chemical reactivity
  • D All of the above
6 What is the approximate scale range of nanotechnology?
  • A 1 to 100 nanometres
  • B 1 to 100 centimetres
  • C 1 to 100 metres
  • D 1 to 100 kilometres
7 Which field of study combines biology and nanotechnology?
  • A Nanomedicine
  • B Nanophysics
  • C Nanochemistry
  • D Nano-geology
8 What is one common consumer product that often uses nanotechnology?
  • A Cotton towels
  • B Sunscreen
  • C Wooden pencils
  • D Plastic spoons
9 How do nanoparticles interact with light differently than larger particles?
  • A They do not reflect light
  • B They change the colour of the material
  • C They become invisible
  • D They absorb all light
10 Why are scientists interested in using gold nanoparticles in medicine?
  • A They make medicine taste better
  • B They help deliver drugs to specific cells
  • C They make pills easier to swallow
  • D They turn medicine into gold
11 What is the main goal of using nanotechnology in electronics?
  • A To make devices larger
  • B To make devices faster and smaller
  • C To make devices cheaper to paint
  • D To make devices float
12 Which of these is a natural example of nanotechnology found in nature?
  • A The surface of a lotus leaf
  • B A standard brick
  • C A steel beam
  • D A cotton ball
13 What is the 'Lotus Effect' in nanotechnology?
  • A A flower's ability to glow
  • B A surface's ability to repel water and stay clean
  • C The way petals change colour
  • D The scent of a plant
14 What do we call a material that is only one atom thick?
  • A Graphene
  • B Plastic
  • C Iron
  • D Rubber
15 Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter at which level?
  • A Atomic and molecular
  • B Planetary
  • C Microscopic
  • D Telescopic
16 Why do nanoparticles have a larger surface area compared to their volume?
  • A They are very dense
  • B They are extremely small
  • C They are very long
  • D They are made of gas
17 What is one way nanotechnology improves tennis rackets?
  • A Makes them glow in the dark
  • B Makes them lighter and stronger
  • C Changes the shape of the balls
  • D Increases the price only
18 Which of these is an example of a nanomaterial structure?
  • A Fullerene
  • B Cinder block
  • C Concrete slab
  • D Glass pane
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