Physics paradoxes might sound a bit odd, but they’re brilliant tools for exploring how science works in surprising ways. This physics paradoxes Q&A is designed to help you understand and explain ideas that seem impossible but are based on real science — like travelling through time, ageing differently, or being in two places at once.

I’ve written this to support home learning, not classroom lessons. You don’t need a background in science to guide your child through these questions. Each answer is clear, and where needed, tricky words are explained in brackets. These paradoxes help children learn to ask clever questions, think logically, and stretch their imaginations. Whether you’re chatting on the sofa or walking in the park, these questions can lead to brilliant conversations. Science isn’t always about facts — it’s also about exploring the strange stuff that still makes sense.