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Introduction to Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

An overview of the science of the extremely small and how it relates to our world.

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12 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Oct 29, 2026

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1 How small is a nanometre compared to a metre?

A One hundredth
B One thousandth
C One millionth
D One billionth

2 Which tool do scientists use to see objects at the nanoscale?

A Magnifying glass
B Electron microscope
C Standard telescope
D Pair of binoculars

3 What is the prefix 'nano-' derived from in Greek?

A Small
B Dwarf
C Invisible
D Particle

4 Which field of science does nanotechnology primarily work within?

A Astronomy
B Biology
C Physics and Chemistry
D History

5 What happens to the properties of some materials when they are made into nanoparticles?

A They stay exactly the same
B They change their behavior
C They turn into liquids
D They disappear

6 Which natural example shows nanotechnology in color, like on a butterfly wing?

A Structural color
B Chemical dye
C Paint
D Reflection

7 What is one common use of nanotechnology in modern sunscreen?

A Adding flavor
B Blocking UV rays
C Changing the color
D Making it waterproof

8 Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter at what level?

A Planetary
B Macroscopic
C Microscopic
D Atomic and molecular

9 Why are carbon nanotubes important in nanotechnology?

A They are very strong
B They are edible
C They are heavy
D They are magnetic

10 Which material is often studied in nanotechnology for its ability to conduct electricity?

A Wood
B Graphene
C Glass
D Plastic

11 How are nanoparticles usually measured?

A In metres
B In nanometres
C In kilometres
D In centimetres

12 What is the primary goal of nanotechnology?

A To build larger machines
B To study stars
C To engineer materials at the smallest scale
D To study ancient fossils

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